Vietnamese Duck Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a Vietnamese duck salad recipe I absolutely love making at home. This vibrant dish comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner without sacrificing any flavor. The duck breast is seared to crispy perfection and tossed with cool noodles, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing that just sings on your palate. What I adore about this recipe is how budget friendly it is, especially when you source duck from your local market. Plus, the peanuts aren't just delicious, they're packed with heart healthy monounsaturated fats. This salad feels restaurant quality but comes together so simply in your own kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400duck breast
- 200noodles
- 1vegetables
- 100peanuts
- 120 Lduck sauce
- 60 Lfish sauce
- 60 Lsesame oil
- 60 Llime juice
- 30 Lchili sauce
- 2herbs
- 1green onions
- 1papaya
- 1red onion
- 1cilantro
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Grill the duck breast until cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
Tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the duck reaches 74°C.
- 2
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
Tip: Use a large pot of boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, then drain.
- 3
Prepare the vegetables by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
Tip: Try to use a variety of colors to make the salad visually appealing.
- 4
In a blender or food processor, combine the duck sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and chili sauce.
Tip: Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, grilled duck, chopped vegetables, peanuts, and herbs.
Tip: Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the dressing.
- 6
Add the green onions, papaya, and red onion to the bowl and toss again.
Tip: These will add a nice crunch and sweetness to the salad.
- 7
Stir in the cilantro and serve immediately.
Tip: This will add a fresh and herbaceous flavor to the salad.
- 8
Drizzle any remaining duck sauce over the top of the salad.
Tip: This will add an extra layer of flavor and moisture to the dish.
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