Today we will cook fried duck breasts to make them tender and melt in your mouth. And also let's talk about this bird and find out how to choose it correctly. Step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
The duck itself is a fat bird, and many still sin on its specific taste and aroma. But if you know some tips, then these troubles can be avoided and you can enjoy the truly bright taste of duck meat! First you need to choose the right duck. To do this, it is better to buy it not frozen, but chilled. Such poultry can be stored in the refrigerator for about 3 days. The appearance of the carcass also matters. It is better to choose a medium-sized duck. Large birds contain more fat. Age also matters, it is recommended to choose a duck no older than 6 months. Good quality packaged duck in the store is difficult to assess correctly. Therefore, it is better to choose meat in the local market. Duck breast is chosen according to the same criteria.
Despite the fact that duck is not considered the most dietary meat, breasts are the leanest part. They are used to prepare salads, snacks, hot dishes … Sweet berry or fruit sauce is perfect for breasts, which emphasizes the taste with a delicate aroma of game. It should be noted that duck meat is a whole storehouse of useful properties. It contains many micro and macro elements, B vitamins and vitamin A, which improve skin color and visual function of the eyes.
See also how to make duck breast basturma.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 198 kcal.
- Servings - 2
- Cooking time - 2 hours
Ingredients:
- Duck breasts - 2 pcs.
- Ground black pepper - a pinch
- Sweet and sour ketchup - 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil - for frying
- Salt - 0.5 tsp or to taste
- Soy sauce - 30 ml
- Dried orange peel - 0.5 tsp
Step by step preparation of fried duck breasts, recipe with photo:
1. Pour soy sauce into a deep bowl and add sweet and sour ketchup. Add orange zest, which can be either dried or fresh. Also add black peppercorns. If you wish, you can add any spices and spices that you like the most.
2. Stir the marinade well.
3. Remove the skin from the duck breasts, wash and dry with a paper towel. Place the breasts in the cooked marinade.
4. Dip the fillets in the marinade until they are completely covered.
5. Leave the breasts to marinate for 1 hour at room temperature. Although, if you wish, you can withstand them longer. For example, night. But then send them to the refrigerator, covered with a lid. So that the meat is better marinated and softer. You can make several punctures on the breasts with a knife.
6. Place the frying pan on the stove, add vegetable oil and heat. Place the duck breasts in it and turn on medium heat.
7. Cook the duck on both sides for about 7 minutes until golden brown.
8. Pour the remaining marinated fillet sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil.
9. Close the pan with a lid and simmer the fried duck breasts for 5-7 minutes over low heat. Serve the duck breasts to the table warm, pouring over the sauce in which they languished. After cooling, you can use them as one of the ingredients in a salad, appetizers, or as cold cuts.
See also the video recipe on how to cook fried duck breast.
