Thai Style Pulled Duck Sliders
Grand Prize 2011 Chef Recipe Contest, Chef Greg Reggio
Ingredients
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1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
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2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil
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1/2 Teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
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1/2 Cup Molasses
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1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger
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2 Tablespoons Fresh Garlic
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1 Each Serrano Pepper (whole)
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1/2 Cup Thai Sauce
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1 Cup White Distilled Vinegar
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1 Cup Granulated Sugar
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2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce (Squid Brand)
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2 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste
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2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
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2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
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1/4 Cup Roasted Garlic (pureed)
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1 Cup Peanut Oil
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1/2 Ounce Corn Oil
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4 Ounces Thai Marinated Duck Meat
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2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
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1 Each Slider Buns (buttered & toasted)
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1.5 Ounces Heated Duck Meat (approximately)
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1 Teaspoon Basil Ribbons (1/8” ribbons)
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1 Teaspoon Shredded Cabbage (1/16” ribbons)
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1 Teaspoon Red Curry Vinaigrette
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1 Each Sliced Cucumber (peeled and sliced 1/4” thick)
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1/4 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds
Directions
Thai Sauce
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1
Combine soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. Peanut Oil, 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Garlic and Serrano pepper and blend in a food processor until well blended.
Marinade
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1
Place pulled duck meat into a mixing bowl.
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2
Pull apart any large chunks of duck meat. The target size of the chunks should be no more than 1 inch wide by 2-3 inches long.
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3
Measure Thai sauce and add the duck meat.
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4
Toss to coat each piece of duck meat.
Vinaigrette
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1
Combine the white vinegar, granulated sugar, fish sauce, red curry paste, 2 Tbsp. sesame oil, Dijon mustard, and roasted garlic into a mixing bowl.
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2
Whisk to incorporate, making sure that the sugar dissolves.
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3
Slowly add the 1 cup peanut oil in a thin stream, using a stick blender to quickly emulsify the dressing.
Note: This dressing will have some separation the longer it sits. Be sure to stir frequently to re-emulsify.
Sliders
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1
Place corn oil and Thai marinated duck meat in skillet.
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2
Allow to cook for approximately 1 minute or until the pulled duck meat is hot and begins to brown.
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3
Remove skillet from heat, add hoisin sauce and toss to coat the meat.
To Assemble Duck Sliders: Build each slider in the following order: 1 slider bun buttered and toasted, 1.5 oz. duck meat, 1 tsp basil, 1 tsp shredded cabbage, 1 tsp red curry vinaigrette, 1 cucumber slice, and 1/4 tsp sesame seeds. Cap with the top of the slider bun and secure with a bamboo skewer.