Pan fried duck with sweet and sour sauce recipe

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Serves2
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Jessica Dady
By Jessica Dady
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This traditional oriental recipe is easy to whip up at home, and perfect as a romantic meal for two!

Ingredients

  • 2 duck breast fillets
  • 45ml (3tbsp) sugar
  • 45ml (3tbsp) white wine vinegar
  • 15ml (1tbsp) soy sauce
  • 15ml (1tbsp) tomato ketchup
  • 5ml (1tsp) cornflour
  • 45ml (3tbsp) water

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Method

  1. Season 2 duck breast fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat a heavy-based frying pan until medium-hot, then lay the duck breasts, fat side down, in the hot pan.
  3. Fry for 3-4 mins until the skin's crisp and golden, then turn over and fry for a further 6-8 mins until the duck's cooked to your liking.
  4. Remove and cover and keep warm. Mix 45ml (3tbsp) each sugar and white wine vinegar, 15ml (1tbsp) each soy sauce and tomato ketchup, 5ml (1tsp) cornflour and 45ml (3tbsp) water.
  5. Drain off nearly all the fat from the frying pan and add the sauce to the pan. Simmer for 3-4 mins until thickened.
  6. Slice the duck breasts and serve on steamed green beans and baby sweetcorn. Pour over the sweet and sour sauce.
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Jessica Dady
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Jessica Dady is Food Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to kitchen appliances, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends some of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family including her two lucky children.

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