Blog

11 reasons to duck this weekend

In case you missed it, epic duck was dished up on #TheChefsLine this week. Whether you want to roll with it, spoon it or just pull it apart with your fingers, we're all about dishing up inspiring duck for every occasion.

Tea-smoked duck with Chinese pancakes and cherry sauce

Tea-smoked duck with Chinese pancakes and cherry sauce Source: China Squirrel

Smoking food at home can be done, according to China Doll''s Executive Chef  "I made this in a shoe-box Hong Kong apartment without the fire department investigating so give it a go. Just open windows and turn on the extractor fan!"
Tea-smoked duck with tamarind and plum sauce
Tea-smoked duck with tamarind and plum sauce Source: China Squirrel
Beetroot, pumpkin burghul and pomegranate create a wonderful base for the roasted duck. A bowl of colour comfort right here.
Roast duck salad (ördek salatasi)
Roast duck salad (ördek salatasi) Source: Sevtap Yuce
And if you're a little time poor then these rolls are the way to go. These make perfect picnic fare.
easy-peasy-peking-duck-rolls.jpg
home cook Noby Leong shares his version of that have been rubbed in a fennel salt, smoked over jasmine tea and served with a sweet-salty-tart fresh cherry sauce. Yum!
Tea-smoked duck with Chinese pancakes and cherry sauce
Tea-smoked duck with Chinese pancakes and cherry sauce Source: China Squirrel
Some tips to nailing your : sticky to one type of veg, don't skip the dark soy and make sure there is a little freshly ground white pepper at the end. Boom!
Pad see ew
Source: Sharyn Cairns
 shows off the dynamic duo of duck and mushroom, as they team up once again and this time their riding in a . Can we hitch a ride, please?
Ep5_DuckandMorrelGozleme10.jpg
Duck and orange is a classic idea and puts a modern Southeast Asian spin on this with the dressing, then combined it with pickled radishes, raw grated beets and fresh orange segments to offset the richness of the meat.
Smoked duck, beetroot and orange sauce
Source: China Squirrel
Traditionally in Italy, duck was considered the food of the poor. These days, it's got new status as a global delicacy. Slow braised on the bone until meltingly tender, this ragù works equally well with paccheri, penne or gnocchi.
italian-pappardelle-with-duck-ragu.jpg
Much of Vietnamese cooking has a distinctly Chinese influence, which you can see in this classic recipe featuring soy sauce, egg noodles and BBQ duck, that’s straight off the streets of Saigon. It’s super easy to make, especially as you don’t need to cook the duck - just go and buy one, already cut up, from a Chinese BBQ shop.
BBQ duck and egg noodle soup
Source: Sharyn Cairns
Marinated duck breast is then grilled and serve with some spuds alongside a glass of fine wine.
Wood-fired duck breast
A simplified version of the famed mole of Oaxaca, Mexico, the sauce is served with nutty grains and the figs work really well with the spices. The bright green pistachio nuts look amazing with the dark sauce and taste great too!
can_meat_moleduck_4052.jpg
Have we got your attention and your tastebuds? Brand-new series  airs 6pm weeknights on SBS, sees home cooks and restaurant chefs go head-to-head. Check out the  for episode guides, cuisine lowdowns, recipes and more.

Share
SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only. Read more about SBS Food
Have a story or comment? Contact Us

SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only.
Watch nowOn Demand
Follow SBS Food
3 min read

Published

By SBS Food bite-sized
Source: SBS


Share this with family and friends