25-Min Crispy Duck with Spiced Sambal
Pan-seared duck breast with a quick ginger-garlic sambal, served with fresh cucumber, tomato, and lettuce. Crispy skin, tender meat, bold spice — total TikTok energy.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Score the duck skin in a crosshatch pattern. Pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Place duck skin-side down, no oil needed. Sear 6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
Step 3
Flip duck. Cook 4 minutes more for medium-rare center. Transfer to a cutting board; rest 2 minutes.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add ginger and garlic. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add chili, lime juice, and soy sauce.
Step 5
Simmer sambal for 1 minute. Taste and adjust heat or lime to preference.
Step 6
Slice duck breast against the grain. Arrange on a plate with cucumber, tomato, and lettuce; drizzle sambal over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or cast iron
- paper towels
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- spoon for stirring
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