Crispy Duck with Hoisin-Guinness Dipping Sauce
Winner, 2002 Duck Recipe Contest, Chef Gary Peach
Ingredients
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1 Cups Hoisin Sauce
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1 Can (14.5 oz) Guinness Stout Beer
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1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
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1 Large Fresh Rosemary Sprig
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1/2 Cup Cornstarch Slurry
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2 Cups Canola Oil
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To Taste Salt and Pepper
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2 Cups Flour
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3 Large Eggs, beaten
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2- 7oz Pkg Panko Bread Crumbs
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1 3.5oz Pkg Rice Vermicelli Noodles
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As Needed Canola Oil
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As Needed Canola Oil
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1 Cup Each Carrots, Onions, medium dice
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1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
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30 Sugar Snap Peas
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1 Pint Grape Tomatoes
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1 Small Bunch Fresh Chives, cut into 1 inch pieces
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2 Quarts Boiling Water
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2 Tbsp Salt
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2 Tbsp Butter
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2 Tsp Crushed Red Chili Pepper
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6 Tbsp Dry Roasted Peanuts, crushed
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2 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro
Directions
Sauce:
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1
Place first four ingredients in saucepan. Reduce by half while preparing duck. Use cornstarch slurry to adjust sauce to coat the back of a spoon, but no thicker; set aside.
Duck:
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1
Remove skin from both ducks. Remove bones. Cut each duck breast into 1 1/2 to 2 inch long slices. Cut remaining duck into 1 inch cubes.
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2
Pour canola oil into large skillet to a depth of 1/4 inch. Preheat oil to medium-high.
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3
Lightly season both sides of duck pieces with salt and pepper. Dip into flour, eggs and bread crumbs. Fry until golden on both sides. Place on a paper towel-lined rack. Hold in a 150 degree oven.
Noodles:
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1
Break 6 tablespoons vermicelli into 1 inch pieces; fry until puffed. Drain on paper towels. Reserve remaining vermicelli.
Vegetables:
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1
Add carrots to skillet of hot oil. When carrots are half cooked (2 1/2 to 3 minutes), add onions. Cook one minute; add garlic. Stir mixture to keep from browning. When onions are translucent, remove from heat. Add peas, tomatoes and chives; toss. Cover; set aside.
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2
Place remaining vermicelli in salted boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes. Check for doneness (should be firm but with no hard centers), drain. Toss with butter and crushed chili pepper. Toss well with reserved vegetables.
Assembly:
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Arrange duck, vermicelli and vegetables on plate and ladle with sauce. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro.