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Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal573
  • fat41g
  • saturates22g
  • carbs27g
  • sugars9g
  • fibre8g
    high
  • protein20g
  • salt1.2g

Method

  • step 1

    Heat a wok or frying pan over a low heat and lay the duck breasts in the pan skin-side down. Reduce the heat to low and sizzle gently for 10-15 mins until the skin is golden and the fat has rendered into the pan. Remove the breasts to a plate and leave to cool.

  • step 2

    With the pan still on a low heat, scatter the sugar over the leftover duck fat and stir in the curry paste and fish sauce. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins until fragrant, then add the aubergine and potatoes, and stir to coat. Let the veg absorb some of the paste for a few minutes, then pour over the coconut milk and half a can of water, add the lime leaves (if using) and bring to a simmer.

  • step 3

    Meanwhile, finely slice the duck breasts. Stir the meat and resting juices into the curry and simmer for 40 mins, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are just cooked and the duck is tender. Stir in the green beans and simmer for 10 mins more until the beans are cooked. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lime juice, taste and add more lime, sugar or fish sauce if needed. Scatter over the chillies, coriander and peanuts. Serve with cooked rice.

RECIPE TIPS

Duck has a reputation for being fatty, but the actual meat is very lean. For leaner duck breasts, simply remove the layer of fat from the meat. What you’ll be left with is a fat-free duck fillet that looks a bit like (and can be treated like) venison. If you want to use the leaner version in this recipe, fry the sugar, curry paste and fish sauce in a splash of oil, then simply slice the raw duck breast and add it to the curry in step 3.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2021

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