Smoky Duck and Korean Green Pepper Stir-Fry: A Savory Side Dish Recipe
Clear Out Your Fridge! The Perfect Harmony of Smoky Duck and Korean Green Peppers for a Delicious Home-Cooked Meal
I had some leftover smoky duck and a bunch of Korean green peppers that I’d bought with the intention of making quail egg dishes. I decided to stir-fry them together to create a delightful side dish. These Korean green peppers are wonderfully spicy right now, and when stir-fried with the smoky duck, they create an incredibly delicious flavor combination. I wanted to share this recipe with you all! Let’s get started on this Smoky Duck and Korean Green Pepper Stir-Fry!
Main Ingredients- Smoky duck 200g
- Korean green peppers 15 pcs
- Whole garlic cloves 5 pcs
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds a pinch
Sauce- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Mirin or cooking wine 2 Tbsp
- Water 1 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Mirin or cooking wine 2 Tbsp
- Water 1 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the delicious sauce for our stir-fry. In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp mirin or cooking wine, 1 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide. Mix them well. This sauce will have a flavor profile similar to a teriyaki sauce.
Step 2
We’re using 15 Korean green peppers. If you enjoy their mild spiciness, 15 is great, but about 10 peppers would also yield a good balance. Wash the peppers thoroughly under running water and trim off the stems. Cut smaller peppers in half, and longer ones into about 3 equal pieces.
Step 3
Use about 5 cloves of garlic. Slice the garlic based on its size. Halve smaller cloves, and slice larger ones into about 3 thin, flat pieces. Avoid slicing them too thinly so they don’t burn easily.
Step 4
Cut the 200g of smoky duck into bite-sized pieces. This makes it easier to eat, especially for children.
Step 5
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add the smoky duck. Smoky duck releases a lot of its own fat, so you don’t need to add any cooking oil. Stir-fry until the duck is golden brown.
Step 6
Once the smoky duck has rendered enough fat, add the sliced garlic cloves and stir-fry them together. The garlic will become fragrant as it fries in the duck’s fat.
Step 7
When the garlic is almost cooked and lightly browned, add the Korean green peppers. It’s crucial not to overcook the peppers at this stage. To maintain their crisp texture and fresh flavor, stir-fry them only briefly before adding the prepared sauce.
Step 8
Here’s a key tip for achieving a great flavor! Push the stir-fried ingredients to one side of the pan. Pour the prepared sauce into the empty space and let it bubble and reduce slightly. While you could pre-boil and reduce the sauce separately, this method is much simpler and still yields a delicious, concentrated flavor.
Step 9
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, combine it with the other ingredients in the pan and stir-fry everything together. Finish by drizzling in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and sprinkling some sesame seeds. Your delicious Smoky Duck and Korean Green Pepper Stir-Fry is ready!
Step 10
Ta-da! The Smoky Duck and Korean Green Pepper Stir-Fry, with its sweet and savory soy-based sauce, is complete. Its rich flavor is very similar to what you’d get using a store-bought teriyaki sauce, so feel free to use that if you have it on hand!
Step 11
The slightly spicy Korean green peppers will awaken your appetite, and the savory smoky duck will have you reaching for more. When you take a bite with smoky duck, garlic, and green pepper all together, you’ll experience a wonderful texture without any greasiness from the duck.
Step 12
The Korean green peppers were truly a stroke of genius! If you’re wondering what side dish to make, give this Smoky Duck and Korean Green Pepper Stir-Fry a try. The unique combination of smoky duck and green peppers makes for an irresistible side dish. Enjoy your delicious meal and have a healthy and happy day!
