Wok-Seared-Duck Salad

Wok-Seared-Duck Salad Ingredients

SALAD	2/3 lb Bite-size pieces of mixed
1/3 c Matchstick strips fresh	GINGER DRESSING
6 tb Soy sauce	1 tb Grated fresh ginger
3 tb Mushroom soy sauce*	4 ts Orange juice
6 tb Sake or dry sherry	1/2 ts Grated orange zest
2 Scallions including green	2 ts Balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tb Chopped cilantro leaves and	1/2 ts Soy sauce
2 lb Boneless, skinless duck	1 pn Fresh-ground black pepper
1/3 c Sliced blanched almonds	6 tb Oil reserved from frying
1 c Cooking oil

Instructions for Wok-Seared-Duck Salad

*Available at Asian markets 1. In a shallow glass dish or stainless-steel pan, combine the smashed ginger slices, the soy sauce, mushroom soy sauce, sake, scallions and cilantro. Add the duck breasts in a single layer and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour, turning once. 2. Heat the oven to 350?. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool. 3. Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat to 375?. Remove the pan from the heat, add the ginger matchsticks and stir just until golden, about 10 seconds. With a slotted spoon, remove the ginger and drain on paper towels. Let the oil cool and then strain and set aside. 4. Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat until a bead of water evaporates on contact. Add 2 teaspoons of the reserved ginger oil and swirl to coat the pan. Remove half of the duck breasts from the marinade and add them to the wok in a single layer. Sear the duck until nicely browned, about 2 minutes. Turn and sear the other side, about 1 minute. Turn the breasts again and cook until medium-rare, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Remove the duck breasts and let stand for 3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining duck. 5. Slice the duck breasts on the diagonal into 1/4-inch strips and transfer to a medium bowl. Whisk the Ginger Dressing, add 3 tablespoons to the duck and toss to coat. In a large bowl, toss the greens with the remaining dressing. Mound the salad on six large plates and arrange the duck strips on top. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds and fried ginger matchsticks. Ginger Dressing (Makes about 1/2 cup) 1. Put the ginger in a strainer set over a small bowl and press firmly to extract the juice. (You should have about 1-1/2 teaspoons.) 2. Add the orange juice and zest, the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and pepper. Add the oil slowly, whisking. The smokiness of the duck and the flavors of ginger and orange suggest pairing the dish with a full-bodied California pinot noir or a fruity zinfandel. Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by Julie Bertholf on Mar 23, 1998

Main Ingredient: DuckCuisine: Uncategorized

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Almond	Balsamic Vinegar	Cilantro	Cooking Oil
Ginger	Mushroom	Orange	Scallion
Sherry	Soy Sauce

Poultry Salads Main dishes Cilantro Orange Orange Juice Scallion Sherry Soy Sauce Ginger Balsamic Vinegar Mushrooms Duck Dinner Lunch

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