Crispy mandarin duck breasts recipe

Crispy Mandarin Duck Breasts recipe

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Introducing the mouthwatering "Crispy Mandarin Duck Breasts" recipe, a delightful fusion of flavors that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This recipe combines tender duck breasts with a crispy golden skin, infused with the vibrant and tangy essence of mandarin oranges. The result is a succulent and aromatic dish that will leave you craving for more. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory notes, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, ideal for special occasions or simply to treat yourself to a gourmet meal at home.

Keywords: Crispy, Mandarin Duck Breasts, Fusion, Flavorful, Succulent.

Crispy mandarin duck breasts recipe details

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Ingredients

4 small	duck breasts, 700 -750 g
2 tbsp	light soy sauce, 30 ml
3 tbsp	clear honey, 45 ml
1 tbsp	sesame seeds
3	mandarin oranges
1 tsp	cornflour
	sea salt
	black pepper, freshly ground
	Szechuan (Sichuan) pepper

Instructions

Cut in the skin of the breasts diagonally at intervalls with a sharp knife.

Sprinkle Szechuan (Sichuan) pepper, dry-roast and ground,
and sea salt over the breasts before baking.

Place the duck on a rack in a backing-tray and roast it in a preheated conventional oven at 180ºC for a total of appr. 45 minutes.

Mix 1 tbsp of the soy with 2 tbsp of the honey and after 30 minutes brush the mixtures over the breasts. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and continue to brush 2 times.

Optionally switch on the grill for a couple of minutes. Be careful not to burn it. For a more rosy result, reduce the baking time.

Meanwhile grate the rind from 1 mandarin and sqeeze it. Squeeze a second one and mix together the rind, juice and cornflour in a saucepan.

Stir in the remaining soy sauce and honey. Heat and stir until it thickened and looks glassy.

Season to taste. Peel and slice the remaining mandarin and heat in the sauce shortly.

Serve the duck with the sauce immediatly, accompanied by rice and e. g. chinese mixed vegetables.

Preparation time:
ca. 10 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a