Crispy Duck Recipe

Name: Crispy Duck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 6 lbs duck, cleaned, cut up and brined; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon chili paste; 2 tablespoons ginger paste; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 tablespoons molasses; 2 tablespoons honey; oil

Servings: persons

6 lbs duck, cleaned, cut up and brined
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili paste
2 tablespoons ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons honey
oil

1
Combine all ingredients but the duck and the oil.
2
Place half the mixture in a small bowl and refrigerate.
3
Rub the remaining paste all over the bird, inside and out.
4
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 12 hours minimum.
5
Prepare a steamer and cook the bird for an hour.
6
Remove duck from steamer and cool.
7
Using reserved paste, recoat the whole bird, inside and out.
8
Heat oil in deep fryer to 360.
9
Fry duck until it is golden brown and the skin has crisped.
10
Remove from oil and drain well.
11
Serve with rice and a fruit chutney.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs duck, cleaned, cut up and brined, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon chili paste, 2 tablespoons ginger paste, and more.

Yes, Crispy Duck falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Duck

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