Duckling With Star Fruit (Carambola) Sauce Recipe

Name: Duckling With Star Fruit (Carambola) Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 lbs domestic ducklings, thawed if frozen; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 1 small stalk celery, chopped; salt and pepper; Star Fruit Sauce; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup medium-dry sherry or 1 cup port wine; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 7 ounces star fruit, pared, pureed and sieved (or not); star fruit slices (to garnish)

Servings: persons

8 lbs domestic ducklings, thawed if frozen
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 small stalk celery, chopped
salt and pepper
Star Fruit Sauce
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup medium-dry sherry or 1 cup port wine
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon tomato paste
7 ounces star fruit, pared, pureed and sieved (or not)
star fruit slices (to garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F
2
Remove giblets and fat from body cavity of ducklings and reserve for another time. Rinse ducklings inside and out with cold water.
3
Pat dry with paper towels.
4
Stuff ducklings with thyme, parsley, bay leaves, onion, carrot, celery and salt and pepper to taste.
5
Tie legs together with string. Pierce skin all over with tip of small knife.
6
Arrange ducklings on rack in large shallow roasting pan. Roast at 375F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until thermometer inserted between leg and thigh registers 180u00b0F
7
Spoon off fat from roasting pan several times during baking.
8
Remove ducklings and rack from pan, reserving drippings in pan.
9
Keep ducklings warm.
10
Put sauce ingredients in a pan over medium heat. Bring to boil and reduce heat. Simmer until reduced.
11
Server over duckling and garnish with star fruit slices.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 lbs domestic ducklings, thawed if frozen, 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Duckling With Star Fruit (Carambola) Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Duckling With Star Fruit (Carambola) Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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