
Indonesian Duck Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Indonesian duck salad is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely restaurant quality. The beauty of this dish is how the rich, crispy duck balances perfectly with fresh greens and a creamy peanut sauce that ties everything together. Beyond being delicious, the peanuts in this salad are packed with heart healthy fats and protein, making it surprisingly nutritious despite feeling indulgent. What I love most is the simplicity, really. You just sear your duck breast, toss it with vibrant vegetables and greens, then drizzle everything with that incredible sauce. Trust me, once you make this at home, you'll wonder why you ever spent money ordering it at restaurants.
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Ingredients
- 500duck breast
- 400mixed greens
- 200red onion
- 150cucumber
- 200peanut sauce
- 100crushed peanuts
- 50sesame seeds
- 100sliced chili peppers
- 10salt
- 5black pepper
- 50lime juice
- 20fish sauce
- 30vegetable oil
- 2garlic
- 1ginger
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the duck breast into thin strips.
Tip: Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine peanut sauce ingredients and blend until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the sauce consistency with more water or peanut butter if needed.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil reaches 180°C.
- 4
Add the sliced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Add the sliced duck breast to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until cooked through.
Tip: Don't overcook the duck.
- 6
Add the sliced chili peppers, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Tip: Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- 7
To assemble the salad, place a portion of mixed greens on a plate and top with the stir-fried duck, peanut sauce, and garnishes.
Tip: Adjust the amount of peanut sauce to your liking.
- 8
Squeeze a sliver of lime juice over the salad and sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: Add a pinch of fish sauce for extra umami flavor.
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