Duck Curry – Cari Vit (Vietnamese Style)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 30
Duck Curry - Cari Vit (Vietnamese Style) Recipe
in Vietnamese

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large onion , chopped
2 pieces gingerroot , peeled
2 stalks lemongrass , thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 fresh hot red chili peppers , as -serranos , seeded & stemmed
2 teaspoons red curry paste , see recipe
3 lbs duck , coarse chopped
1/2 cup corn oil or 1/2 cup peanut oil
2 2 lbs potatoes , peeled and cubed or 2 lbs yams
2 bay leaves or 2 curry leaves
1/2 cup thin coconut milk
1/2 cup water
1 cup thick coconut milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup green onions ( to garnish ) or 1/2 cup cilantro , -leaves ( to garnish )
steamed rice or French bread

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
420
Sugar
5g
Fat
30g
Cari Vit or Vietnamese-style Duck Curry is a well-known recipe in Vietnamese cuisine. It is a delicious and common dish that is perfect for family meals or holidays. Duck meat in this recipe is cut into pieces and marinated with flavorful and aromatic spices, then cooked in a creamy and tangy curry sauce with potatoes or yams. The result is a warm, comforting dish that can easily be tweaked to your taste preferences. It is often served with steamed rice or French bread, and garnished with fresh cilantro or green onions. Overall, this Vietnamese duck curry recipe is a must-try for those who love exotic and flavorful curries.

Instructions

1.Blanch duck in boiling water for 5 minutes, skim and save the stock.
2.Grind onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, salt, pepper, and chili in a food processor.
3.Heat oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat, fry grinded mixture until fragrant.
4.Add curry paste, fry for 5 minutes.
5.Add duck, stir-fry for 10 minutes.
6.Add potatoes or yams, bay or curry leaves, thin coconut milk, and water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
7.Add thick coconut milk and sugar, simmer for 5 more minutes.
8.Remove from heat, garnish with green onions or cilantro, serve with steamed rice or French bread.

PROS

Vietnamese duck curry is flavorful, aromatic, filling, and easy to make weather for lunch or dinner.

It can be stored in the fridge for a few days and reheated.

Potatoes and yams in this curry add a unique taste to the recipe.

CONS

Duck meat is fatty and a bit tough, it takes a longer time to cook.
This curry can be rich in fat for some people’s diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Duck meat is high in protein and vitamins, and lower in fat than other poultry meat such as chicken.
It contains a high amount of selenium that helps improve the immune system.
Potatoes and yams are loaded with fibers and vitamins that support a healthy gut and digestive system.

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