Chilli Orange Duck Recipe

Name: Chilli Orange Duck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 -3 oranges; 100 g sugar; 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 2 small red chilies, finely sliced; 2 star anise; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce; 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (or any vinegar); 2 tablespoons red wine or 2 tablespoons port wine; 4 duck breasts, around 200 g each; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 spring onions, trimmed

Servings: persons

2 -3 oranges
100 g sugar
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 small red chilies, finely sliced
2 star anise
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (or any vinegar)
2 tablespoons red wine or 2 tablespoons port wine
4 duck breasts, around 200 g each
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 spring onions, trimmed

1
Scrub the oranges well, cut the rind from 2 oranges, using a sharp knife, and trim off most of the pith.
2
Cut the rind into short, thin strips.
3
Squeeze the juice from the oranges, you need 250ml.
4
Combine the orange rind and juice, sugar, ginger, chilli, star anise, cinnamon sticks, sweet chilli sauce, fish sauce, vinegar and red wine in a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring.
5
Boil for around 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly syrupy.
6
Prick the duck skin well, and heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan.
7
Add the duck breasts and sear, skin side down for 8 minutes or till brown.
8
Then turn and cook for another 8 minutes.
9
Remove the duck and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10
Cut the spring onions into finger lengths, then into strips.
11
Slice the duck thickly, arrange on warmed plates and scatter with spring onion shreds.
12
Spoon the sauce over the top.
13
Serve with rice or noodles.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 oranges, 100 g sugar, 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, 2 small red chilies, finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Chilli Orange Duck falls under the Seafood 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.

Chilli Orange Duck

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