Duck in Spicy Orange Sauce

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 4
Delectable Duck in Spicy Orange Sauce - A Perfect Meal for Any Occasion
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 kg duck , cut into serving pieces
2 small red chili peppers , seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons sugar
500 ml orange juice
2 oranges , juice of , fresh
1 orange rind , cut into julienne strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
15 g gingerroot , minced
1 lime , juice of
2 stalks lemongrass , cut into 3 then crushed
15 g nuoc cham sauce
15 g gingerroot , peeled and minced
1/4 red chili pepper , seeded and chopped
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon five-spice powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
325
Sugar
24g
Fat
12g
Duck in Spicy Orange Sauce is a popular Chinese dish that is a perfect combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The tender and juicy duck pieces cooked in the spicy, tangy orange sauce make it a perfect meal for any occasion. This dish is a crowd-pleaser and can be easily made at home. The dish is high in flavor and aroma with the health benefits of the vitamins and minerals present in it.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200°C.
2.Season the duck pieces with salt, pepper, and five-spice powder.
3.Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the duck pieces and brown for 3 minutes on each side.
4.Remove the duck from the pan and set aside.
5.Add gingerroot, red chili peppers, and orange rind to the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
6.Add sugar, orange juice, fresh orange juice, lime juice, lemongrass, nuoc cham sauce, and chopped red chili pepper. Stir to combine.
7.Add duck pieces back to the pan with the sauce.
8.Bake the duck in the oven for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
9.Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

PROS

The sweet and spicy aroma of the dish with the tender and juicy meat of duck pieces, make it a crowd-pleaser.

It is a perfect dish for any occasion and can be easily made at home.

CONS

Duck meat is fatty, and hence this dish is high in calories and fat content.

It may not be suitable for those on a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Duck meat is a good source of protein, and it contains several essential vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and selenium.
The oranges used in the dish are high in vitamin C, which is necessary for the growth and repair of tissues.

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