Duck and cucumber salad with chilli-ginger dressing
Asian 30 Mins Prep ยท 20 Mins Cook
- Using a sharp knife, score the duck skin in a criss-cross pattern. Sprinkle the sea salt over the duck breasts and rub it in.
- In a large, cold non-stick or cast-iron pan, place the duck breasts, skin side down. Place over a low heat and render for approx. 15 minutes or until golden and crispy. Once the skin is crispy, increase to a medium-high heat and flip the breasts over. Fry for 3-5 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
- Transfer the duck breasts to a plate or wooden board to rest for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the vermicelli according to package instructions. Once cooked through, strain and rinse with cold water.
- Finely slice the spring onions at an angle. Peel the cucumbers into ribbons.
- Crush or grate the garlic and ginger. Finely slice and remove the seeds from the chilli.
- Combine the garlic, ginger, green chilli, mirin, sugar, soya sauce and sesame oil and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Place all the ingredients except the duck breasts and herbs in a bowl and toss together. Slice the duck breasts and place on top of the salad. Scatter over the chopped herbs and serve.
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