Duck in Hot and Sour Sauce

English_Rose's Note:

A Malaysian dish of hot and sour duck, delicious!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 duck breasts , with the skin, cut into thin slices diagonally
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 shallots , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger , peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 red chili peppers , deseeded and chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 6 blanched almonds , chopped
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• ½ cup vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Put the duck slices in a bowl and rub well with the salt. Chill for 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, put the shallots, garlic, ginger, coriander, chilis, turmeric, almonds and hot water into a food processor and blend until smooth.
3. In a wok or large saucepan, heat the oil and fry the duck slices in batches for 3 minutes each time. Take out with a slotted spoon and put on absorbent paper to drain.
4. Discard the remaining oil, except for about 2 tablespoons. In this, fry the paste from the blender, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes. Add the meat and keep on stirring for 2 minutes.
5. Taste and add seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with rice or pasta.