ROAST DUCK
5 lb Duckling,excess fat removed
1 T Soy Sauce
1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Peppercorns,Szechwan, Coarsely Ground
2 T Honey
2 T Vinegar,Chinese, rice
DRESSING
1 t Mustard,dry
Salt
Pepper,white, ground
2 t Sugar
1/2 t Garlic,finely chopped
1 1/2 T Soy Sauce
1/3 c Stock,chicken
1/3 c Vinegar,Chinese, rice
1/3 c Oil,vegetable
Oil,vegetable (for deep fat frying)
3 1/2 oz Mai fun,(rice sticks)
2 c Lettuce,iceberg, shredded
6 T Scallions,slivered (garnish)
Cilantro (coriander) (garnish)
1 t Sesame seeds,lightly toasted
For Roast Duck:
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Rub some soy sauce, salt and pepper into the cavity of the duck and place the duck on a rack in the roasting pan. Stir together the honey and the vinegar and brush some over the duck. Roast the duck until crisp and golden, about 1 hour, occasionally brushing with honey-vinegar mixture. Cool.
With a sharp knife, remove the skin from each side of the breast and cut into thin slivers. Remove the meat from each side of the breast and cut it into thin slivers. Combine the slivers of skin and the slivers of duck, reserve 1 cup. The remainder of the duck can be saved for another use.
For Dressing:
In a small bowl, blend together the dressing ingredients and set aside. In a wok or wide casserole, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil over high heat to 450 F. Carefully, add mai fun noodles, in a few seconds they will puff. Turn carefully with a skimmer and cook the other side. Remove the noodles and drain on paper towels.
Break up the noodles and arrange them on 4 chilled serving plates. Scatter shredded lettuce over the noodles and top with the reserved duck. Garnish with scallions and cilantro. Stir dressing and drizzle a small amount over each salad. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
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Saturday, December 6, 2008
Roast Duck with Apricots and Juniper Berries
Ingredients:
3 cups water
25-30 juniper berries, gently crushed
1 5 lb duck; heart, liver, gizzard and neck reserved
5 large fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
15-25 large dried apricots (about 10 ounces)
2 Tbs red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Put 3 cups of water, 20 juniper berries and pinch of salt to boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Set broth aside.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Cut wing tips from duck and set aside. Season cavity of duck with salt and pepper. Place heart, liver, and gizzard in cavity, then 10 juniper berries, 4 thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Tie legs together to hold shape. Place duck, breast side up, in roasting pan. Add wing tips and neck to pan. Pour 1 cup juniper broth over duck. Roast duck in center of oven, about 30 minutes, until it begins to brown.
Meanwhile, bring remaining juniper broth to boil. Add apricots; cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until apricots are soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer apricots to a small bowl.
Spoon off 1/2 cup fat from top of liquid in roasting pan, tilting pan. Pour 1/2 cup apricot liquid over duck. Turn duck, breast side down. Pour 1/2 cup apricot liquid over duck. Return to oven; roast 15 minutes. Turn duck, breast side up. Arrange apricots around duck; spoon pan juices over apricots. Drizzle vinegar over duck. Return to oven and roast duck until skin is crisp, about 20 minutes longer. Transfer to cutting board, breast side down; let duck rest 20 minutes.
Discard wing tips and neck. Transfer apricots to bowl. Pour pan juices into medium saucepan and spoon off fat. Add the thyme sprig and boil until juices are reduced to 1 1/4 cups and thickened slightly, stirring occasionally, about 7-8 minutes. Return apricots to juices to rewarm and season with salt and pepper. Turn duck, breast side up. Cut legs from duck. Cut off wings with some breast attached. Cut breasts from duck and thinly slice crosswise. Spoon juices with apricots over duck and enjoy!
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Peking Duck
Need I say more? Crispy thin skin around juicy warm duck meat. It is to die for. On weekends, Mom likes to buy a steamy box of Peking duck from our neighborhood Asian Food Market. It is so good.
I have tried two different kinds of Peking duck dishes in my life. Peking duck - alone - with a dip of soy sauce (so simple and delicious!) and Peking duck with pancakes, scallions, and hoisin sauce spread (which is usually found in many Chinese Buffets).
I know. You are probably thinking, Pancakes with duck? Don't worry. Asian pancakes are not the same as regular old American pancakes. Asian pancakes are light fluffy and not wheaty at all. They are like little clouds of bread, and they are so very good!
Then, when this cloud is filled with succulent Peking duck, fresh crunchy scallions, and sweet savory hoisin sauce...you have a masterpiece! I first discovered this dish when I went to my area Asian buffet (Super Star East Buffet as a matter of fact). The restaurant even had their own little station and chef (not a little chef!) for making Peking duck with pancakes. I even got to build my own little sandwhich!
Definitly, if you have time, go to any local Asian buffet and try their Peking duck!
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Donald Duck Parties Are a Big Splash
Donald Duck, known for his explosive attitude and pouty behavior, is the rebel of all Disney characters. Everyone knows a child who loves Donald Duck, so a Donald Duck party may be just what you’re looking for.
Donald Duck party invitations can be made at home for a Donald Duck party. Donald Duck is best known for his white face, yellow bill and blue hat. Using these colors as your palette with some Donald Duck and other Disney character stickers are an inexpensive way to get your invitations out the door and on their way to your guests! Everyone will know the theme immediately upon opening the envelope.
Donald Duck lends himself to many decoration possibilities for a Donald Duck party. With the variety of pictures, posters and figurines of Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and their famous friends, there may be no need to purchase decorations at all. Just use what the guest of honor may already have to add flavor to the room or borrow from friends and relatives. And of course, don’t leave out Donald’s friends Pluto, Daisy Duck, and Goofy. If you or a friend plan on making a trip to a Walt Disney Theme Park, stock up on some inexpensive items that may only be found at a Disney Park.
A great game for a Donald Duck party would be to have a Donald Duck Race. Go to a local party or discount store and purchase enough rubber ducks for each guest to have their own. Then place them in a pool of water and the first person’s duck to cross the finish line wins!
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