CRISPY DUCK

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A Himilayan recipe. Some work to make, but worth every minute. Tareko is a standard technique way up there at the top of the world. I sub. a Thai garlic-chili paste for the 2 separate ones. Can be used with any fowl, just vary the frying times.

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Categories     Nepalese

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 lbs duck, cleaned, cut up and brined
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili paste
2 tablespoons ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons honey
oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients but the duck and the oil.
  • Place half the mixture in a small bowl and refrigerate.
  • Rub the remaining paste all over the bird, inside and out.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 12 hours minimum.
  • Prepare a steamer and cook the bird for an hour.
  • Remove duck from steamer and cool.
  • Using reserved paste, recoat the whole bird, inside and out.
  • Heat oil in deep fryer to 360.
  • Fry duck until it is golden brown and the skin has crisped.
  • Remove from oil and drain well.
  • Serve with rice and a fruit chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1884.9, Fat 178.9, SaturatedFat 60.1, Cholesterol 345, Sodium 291.2, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.6, Protein 52.6

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