Asian Braised Duck Legs Recipe

Name: Asian Braised Duck Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 duck legs; 1/2 tablespoon fermented black beans; 8 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 onion, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 celery rib, diced; 1 cup shiitake mushroom, sliced; 1/2 cup shaoxing wine; 1/4 cup tamari; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; water, to cover; salt, pepper

Servings: persons

4 duck legs
1/2 tablespoon fermented black beans
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 cup shiitake mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup shaoxing wine
1/4 cup tamari
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon thyme
water, to cover
salt, pepper

1
Season legs with salt& pepper.
2
Heat a kettle large enough to hold legs in 1 layer, add legs fat side down, cook 15-20 minutes until browned.
3
Turn over and cook 2 minutes more, remove to a plate.
4
In fat add black beans, garlic, and ginger.
5
saute 2 minutes.
6
Add onion, carrots, celery, shiitakes, cook 3 minutes more.
7
Add shaoxing and deglaze the pan.
8
Add tamari, sugar, thyme and duck legs back to pan, fat side up.
9
Add water to cover.
10
Simmer 1 1/2 hrs until duck is tender.
11
Remove legs to a platter.
12
Reduce cooking liquid by one half until thickened.
13
You may add 1 tbs cornstarch mixed with water if sauce isn't thick enough.
14
Pour over legs.

392

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 duck legs, 1/2 tablespoon fermented black beans, 8 garlic cloves, chopped, 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger, and more.

Yes, Asian Braised Duck Legs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Asian Braised Duck Legs

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Variations & substitutions

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