Seared Five-Spice Duck Breast with Snow Peas and Watercress Recipe

Name: Seared Five-Spice Duck Breast with Snow Peas and Watercress
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 12 ounces boneless duck breast, skin scored; 1 bunch watercress (about 4 ounces), tough stems removed; 2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced; 2 cups shredded Napa cabbage

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
12 ounces boneless duck breast, skin scored
1 bunch watercress (about 4 ounces), tough stems removed
2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded Napa cabbage

1
To make the dressing, combine the rice vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and mix well.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine the remaining salt and the five-spice powder and sprinkle the mixture over the duck.
4
Place a nonstick frying pan over high heat until hot.
5
Place the duck, skin side down, in the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
6
Turn the breasts, reduce the heat and cook until medium-rare, 6 to 7 minutes.
7
Remove the duck from the pan, place on a cutting board, and let rest for 5 minutes.
8
Do not cover the duck or the skin will not be crisp.
9
In a large bowl, combine the watercress, snow peas and cabbage.
10
Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat.
11
Divide the salad among 4 serving plates.
12
Cut the duck into slices on the diagonal.
13
Arrange the slices on each salad and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Seared Five-Spice Duck Breast with Snow Peas and Watercress 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.

Seared Five-Spice Duck Breast with Snow Peas and Watercress

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