CHINESE DUCK WITH MANGO

(to serve 4)

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INGREDIENTS: METHOD:
  • 1 ripe, but still firm Mango
  • 4 duck portions, about 275g (10 oz) each
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp) peanut oil
  • 2.5 ml (½ tsp) ground allspice
  • 45ml (3 tbsp) plum jam
  • 20 ml (4 tsp) wine vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Skin and thickly slice the Mango on either side of the large central stone
  • Remove any excess fat from the duck portions and divide each portion into three and place in a saucepan
  • Cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with kitchen roll. Trim the duck meat from the bones
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan until hot and smoking. Add the duck pieces and allspice. Brown well on both sides
  • Stir in the plum jam and wine vinegar. Cook for a further 3 minutes, stirring continuously, until well glazed.
  • Stir in the Mango slices with seasoning to taste.
  • Heat through and serve immediately in a warmed dish