DUCK AND YELLOW RICE

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This impressive dinner-party dish from Laos will wow your guests; they won't believe how easy it is! Serve a green salad on the side for a unique and flavorful family meal instead. Chicken substitutes well for the duck.

Provided by Joseph and Joyanna

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked jasmine rice
15 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (4 pound) duck, boned
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 ½ cups water
6 small green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large bowl, soak rice in cold water to soak while preparing the rest of the recipe.
In a small bowl, using the back of a spoon, smash into a paste the garlic, pepper, salt, curry, and turmeric. Drizzle in the soy sauce as you continue to smash. Set spice aside.
Cut the duck into a dozen pieces, removing the fat and thick skin.
Drain soaking rice, and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wide pot over medium-high heat, stir in the spice paste, and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in duck pieces; cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly browned. Pour in 2 cups water, bring to a boil, and simmer 10 minutes. Pour in remaining water and vegetable oil; return contents to boil. Add rice to pot. Water should cover the rice by 1/2 inch. Return to a boil and cook, covered tightly, 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
Remove pot from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes. Turn out onto serving platter, and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.7 calories, Carbohydrate 80.3 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 850.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g