A pops of vibrant colors with deep brown glazed duck slices scattered on top of the slightly translucent stir-fried winter veggies, such as orange carrots, deep green Swiss chard, and pale yellow parsnips. It all sits under a glossy chestnut oyster sauce glaze, sprinkled with black sesame seeds. The stir-fry is plated on a black dish to contrast the vivid color palette of the meal.

Crisp-skinned Duck and Winter Veggie Stir-fry with Chestnut Oyster Sauce

Name: Crisp-skinned Duck and Winter Veggie Stir-fry with Chestnut Oyster Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 duck breast skin scored in a crosshatch pattern; 1 cup swiss chard trimmed and cut into ribbons; 1 carrot julienned; 1 parsnip julienned; 1 cup Chestnut Oyster Mushrooms trimmed; 2 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 clove crushed garlic; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; Black sesame seeds for garnish; oil for cooking; salt and pepper for seasoning

A delicious, seasonal gluten-free Chinese-inspired stir-fry.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Stir-fry

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · November 21, 2024

A little about this dish

This unique fusion recipe is exciting for its surprising combination of flavors and textures, all while complying with a strict gluten-free diet. One main ingredient, the duck, adds a luxurious twist to the typical stir-fry. The duck is crisp-skinned on the outside and incredibly soft and succulent inside, while our seasonal veggie mix gives a nice crunch and freshness against the rich duck meat.

Ingredients (for 2)

Duck breast — 1 — skin scored in a crosshatch pattern
Swiss chard — 1 cup — trimmed and cut into ribbons
Carrot — 1 — julienned
Parsnip — 1 — julienned
Chestnut oyster mushrooms — 1 cup — trimmed
Gluten-free soy sauce — 2 tablespoons
Honey — 1 tablespoon
Crushed garlic — 1 clove
Grated ginger — 1 tablespoon
Black sesame seeds — — for garnish
Oil — — for cooking
Salt and pepper — — for seasoning

Preparation

Step 1 — 🦆🍳🔄

Place the duck breast skin-side down in a cold non-stick pan, then turn the heat to medium. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the skin is deeply golden and crisp, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Afterwards, remove the duck from the pan and let it rest.
Step 2 — 🥕🌰🍄🔥

In the same pan, add the Swiss chard, carrots, parsnips and chestnut oyster mushrooms. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3 — 🦆🥘🍯🥢

Return the duck breast to the pan along with the gluten-free soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Step 4 — 🍽️🍜⚫

Divide the stir-fry amongst two plates and sprinkle with black sesame seeds for garnish.

A final fox tip

For those who enjoy a bit of heat, a dash of gluten-free chili sauce can be added into the stir-fry. Kids can help by washing the vegetables and learning to prep them properly. This dish is also a good way to practice knife skills with the different cuts required for the vegetables.