Classic Duck With Cucumbers Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In1 Hr 35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Duck1
 Cucumbers2
 Onions1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Garlic3 Clove (5gm)
 Cloves1/4 Teaspoon
 Cardamom1/2 Teaspoon
 Mace1/4 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Oil2 Tablespoon
 White onions8 Small
 Chicken broth2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Coconut cream1 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Wash, dry and trim all the visible duck fat.
2) Peel and halve the cucumbers lengthwise, then into 2-inch pieces and soak in ice water.
3) Grind the chopped onions, garlic, cloves, cardamom, mace, cinnamon, and salt together into a paste.

MAKING
4) In a deep skillet, saute the spice mixture, white onions and duck in the oil until browned.
5) Drain off the excess fat, stir in the chicken broth and cook,
covered over a low heat for 1 hour or until the duck is tender.
6) Stir in the drained cucumbers and cook for 5 minutes.
7) Skim off the excess fat, then stir in the coconut cream and heat thoroughly.

SERVING
8) Serve immediately on individual serving plates.
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