Warm Salad of Duck with Sesame and Ginger Recipe

Name: Warm Salad of Duck with Sesame and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 of barbary duck breasts or 2 gressingham duck breasts; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 3 pieces preserved gingerroot, finely chopped plus; 2 tablespoons ginger syrup, from the jar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon lime juice; salt; black pepper (to season); 2 plums, stoned and sliced; 4 cups mixed salad greens

Servings: persons

2 of barbary duck breasts or 2 gressingham duck breasts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
3 pieces preserved gingerroot, finely chopped plus
2 tablespoons ginger syrup, from the jar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt
black pepper (to season)
2 plums, stoned and sliced
4 cups mixed salad greens

1
with a sharp knife, make slashes in the duck skin 1/8 inch apart.
2
Heat 1 TBS of the vegetable oil in a frypan, then fry the duck breasts, skin side down for 3 minutes or until the skin is crispy and alot of the fat has been rendered.
3
Pour off the fat and discard or save for making roast potatoes.
4
Turn the duck breasts over and fry for a further 3 minutes until the other side is well browned.
5
Remove from the pan and slice thinly.
6
Add the sesame seeds to the pan and allow to brown slightly.
7
Add the stem ginger and syrup, sesame oil, the remaining vegetable oil and lime juice.
8
Whisk well and season to taste.
9
Add the ducks and plums to the dressing and heat through.
10
Toss the warm ingredients with the salad leaves.

270

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 of barbary duck breasts or 2 gressingham duck breasts, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 3 pieces preserved gingerroot, finely chopped plus, and more.

Yes, Warm Salad of Duck with Sesame and Ginger falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Warm Salad of Duck with Sesame and Ginger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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