THE SIGNATURE SOY-HONEY DUCK

(Our Play on Sticky Asian Duck Thighs)

THE SIGNATURE SOY-HONEY DUCK

Ingredients: 2 Duck thighs (skin-on), 2 tbsp Soy sauce, 2 tbsp Honey, 1 tsp Five-spice powder, 2 cloves Garlic (minced), 10g Ginger (grated)...

Ingredients

  • 2 Duck thighs (skin-on)
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Five-spice powder
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 10g Ginger (grated)

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Score the duck skin; fry skin-side down on low heat for 15 minutes to render the fat until crispy.
  2. The Architect Flip the duck; sauté garlic and ginger in the rendered fat until golden.
  3. The Bloom Whisk soy, honey, and five-spice with a 30ml splash of water; pour into the pan.
  4. The Marriage Simmer for 5 minutes until the duck is tender and the sauce is a thick, black lacquer.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with fresh orange zest and coriander.

Cuisine: Asian

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