Spicy Thai Tamarind Duck with Fresh Basil
A flavor-packed, aromatic duck dish
Experience a flavorful journey with this spicy Thai duck recipe drenched in a tangy tamarind sauce, accented with fresh basil.
- 2 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Duck Marinade
For the Tamarind Sauce
For the Stir-Fry
For Serving
Preparation
Marinating the Duck
Mix Marinade Ingredients
In a bowl, mix the garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes.
Marinate the Duck
Rub the marinade over the duck breasts and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
For more intense flavors, marinate overnight.
Bring to Room Temperature
Bring the duck to room temperature before cooking.
Preparing the Tamarind Sauce
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small pot, combine the tamarind paste, palm sugar, fish sauce, chicken stock, red chili, and lime juice.
Simmer Sauce
Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
Ensure tamarind sauce is smooth and well-strained to avoid seeds.
Cool and Adjust
Set aside to cool slightly. Adjust taste if necessary with more sugar or lime.
Prepare some sauce ahead to allow flavors to meld better.
Cooking Process
Sear the Duck
Sear the duck breasts, skin side down, in a hot pan until the skin is golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir-Fry Vegetables
In the same pan, add vegetable oil and stir-fry the onions, bell pepper, and snap peas until just tender.
Combine and Heat Through
Return the duck to the pan, add the tamarind sauce, and let everything heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
Plating & Serving
Spicy Thai Tamarind Duck with Fresh Basil
Spicy Thai Tamarind Duck with Fresh Basil
Plating & Serving
Slice the duck breasts and serve over a bed of jasmine rice, drizzling the tamarind sauce generously over the top.