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
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Stir-fry

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: November 21, 2024

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.

Additional

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.