Jul 14 2026
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Duck Dishes Recipe

Inspired by Mandarin
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Duck Preparation

Sauce

Garnish

Method

Duck Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Duck

    Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towels. Score the skin in a crisscross pattern without cutting into the meat. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Sear the Duck

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the duck breasts skin-side down and sear for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the duck and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes for medium-rare.

  3. 3

    Rest the Duck

    Remove the duck breasts from the skillet and let them rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly add this mixture to the saucepan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Plating

  1. 6

    Slice the Duck

    Slice the rested duck breasts thinly against the grain.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Arrange the sliced duck on a serving plate, drizzle with the orange sauce, and garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.

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