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Fried Rice with Duck

Name: Fried Rice with Duck
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Fried Rice with Duck
Ingredients: 2 duck breasts; 400g cooked cold rice; 2 large eggs; 100g frozen peas; 3 spring onions; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon grated ginger

Fried Rice with Duck is a delicious way to use leftover roast duck or freshly cooked duck breasts. This simple meal combines tender meat with fragrant rice and fresh vegetables. It works well for a quick midweek dinner or a filling lunch. The rich flavour of the duck pairs perfectly with savoury soy sauce and crisp spring onions.

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What is good about fried rice with duck

This fried rice with duck is very versatile and allows you to use up various vegetables from your fridge. The high fat content in duck meat adds a deep savoury taste that you do not get with chicken or pork. Cooking at a high temperature ensures the rice becomes slightly crispy and the eggs stay light. It is a complete meal in one pan which makes cleaning up much easier.

Follow these simple steps for fried rice with duck

Step 1

Prepare the duck: Cut the duck meat into small bite-sized pieces or thin strips. Heat a large pan over a medium heat and fry the duck until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through. Remove the meat from the pan but leave a little of the rendered fat for frying the rest of the fried rice with duck.

Step 2

Fry the aromatics: Add the crushed garlic and grated ginger to the hot pan with the duck fat. Fry them for one minute until they smell fragrant but do not let them burn. Toss in the frozen peas and white parts of the spring onions and cook for two minutes.

Step 3

Add rice and eggs: Turn the heat up and add the cold cooked rice to the pan. Stir constantly for three minutes to break up any lumps and heat the grains through. Push everything to the side and crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble them until set then mix them into the fried rice with duck.

Step 4

Season and serve: Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture and stir well to coat every grain. Add the cooked duck back into the pan and toss everything together for one final minute. Garnish with the green parts of the spring onions and serve immediately while hot.

Tips and tricks for fried rice with duck

Always use cold rice that has been refrigerated overnight because fresh warm rice will turn mushy in the pan. If you are using raw duck breasts, start them skin side down in a cold pan to render out as much fat as possible for the fried rice with duck. This fat is full of flavour and acts as the perfect cooking oil for the vegetables. Make sure your pan is very hot before adding the rice to get that authentic smoky taste.

You can add a splash of fish sauce or oyster sauce if you want a deeper umami profile. If the rice starts to stick, add a tiny splash of water or more oil to loosen it up. If you prefer more vegetables, bok choy or sliced peppers are excellent additions to this meal.

You can also try these recipes: carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, prawn salad for sandwiches or stuffed peppers.

Ingredients

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2 duck breasts
400 g cooked cold rice
2 large eggs
100 g frozen peas
3 spring onions
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger

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Nutrition information

NUTRITIONper serving

Energy:2699 kJ / 645 kcal
Fat:34 g
- of which saturates:11 g
Carbohydrates:52 g
- of which sugars:2 g
Protein:31 g
Fibre:3 g
Salt:1.3 g

Yes, leftover roast duck is excellent for this recipe as it is already full of flavour. Simply shred the meat and add it at the very end of the cooking process just to warm it through. This makes your fried rice with duck even faster to prepare.

How do I keep the duck juicy in fried rice with duck?

To keep the duck juicy, avoid overcooking it during the initial frying stage. If you are using pre-cooked duck, only add it to the fried rice with duck for the final minute of cooking. This prevents the meat from becoming tough or dry.

How should I store leftover rice and duck?

Place any leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to two days. When reheating, add a tablespoon of water to the pan to stop the rice from drying out. Ensure the mixture is piping hot throughout before serving.