Smoked Duck with Stir-Fried Chives: A Perfect Healthy Pairing
Our Go-To Healthy Meal! Smoked Duck with Stir-Fried Chives Recipe – The Best Way to Enjoy Smoked Duck
What a perfect match between smoked duck and chives, wouldn’t you agree? When you enjoy smoked duck, serving it with seasoned chives helps cut through the richness and doubles the nutritional benefits. I’ll show you a super simple way to make this delicious chive side dish. Let’s make your smoked duck meal extra special!
Key Ingredients
- Smoked duck 400g: Pre-cooked for your convenience.
- Garlic 15 cloves: Thinly sliced and pan-fried with the duck for enhanced flavor.
- Chives 1 bunch (approx. 100g): Use fresh chives for the best texture.
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 1.5 Tbsp: Adds a pleasant spicy kick.
- Cham Sauce (Soy-based seasoning sauce) 6 Tbsp: A versatile base for a sweet and savory dressing.
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp: For a rich, nutty aroma to finish.
- Toasted sesame seeds: For added nuttiness and visual appeal.
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, it’s important to keep the chives fresh. Remove any yellow or wilted leaves and wash them thoroughly under running water. Gently pat them dry and then cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 5-7 cm long. Cutting them too long can make them difficult to eat.
Step 2
The secret to delicious seasoned chives lies in the dressing! You can make it ahead of time, or mix it right in while you’re tossing the chives. Using ‘Cham Sauce’ makes it incredibly easy and quick to achieve a fantastic flavor. In a bowl, combine 6 tablespoons of Cham Sauce with 1.5 tablespoons of gochugaru. Then, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma and a pinch of toasted sesame seeds. Whisk everything together gently until well combined – your flavor-packed dressing is ready! The taste is absolutely amazing.
Step 3
Place the prepared chives into a large mixing bowl.
Step 4
Pour all the prepared dressing over the chives. Now, for the most crucial step! To maintain the chives’ crisp texture, don’t toss them too vigorously. Gently mix them with your hands, ensuring the dressing coats the chives evenly. The key is to mix lightly so the chives don’t become too limp.
Step 5
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly into rounds, about 2-3mm thick. Be careful not to slice them too thin, as they might burn easily.
Step 6
Place the smoked duck in a pan over medium-low heat and cook slowly. Since smoked duck is already fatty, there’s no need to add extra oil. Cooking it until the surface is lightly golden brown enhances its flavor.
Step 7
Once the smoked duck starts to turn a nice golden brown, add the sliced garlic to the pan and continue to cook together. As the garlic fries in the duck’s rendered fat, its mild pungency and savory flavor will infuse into the duck, creating an exquisite taste. Keep stirring occasionally to prevent the garlic from burning.
Step 8
Arrange the well-cooked smoked duck and garlic attractively on one side of a serving plate. The warmth of the duck and the fragrant aroma of the garlic will surely whet your appetite.
Step 9
Next, artfully place the seasoned chives you prepared earlier on the other half of the plate. And there you have it – a beautifully presented and incredibly delicious smoked duck with seasoned chives!
Step 10
Voila! Your mouthwatering Smoked Duck with Seasoned Chives is ready! This dish is so delicious, it’s perfect for serving to guests, even on special occasions. The harmony of the rich smoked duck and the fresh, zesty chives will bring pure delight to your palate. We highly recommend you try this amazing flavor combination!
