Mandarin Duck Recipe

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Summary

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Ingredients

 2 (3 1/2 to 4-lb) ducklings, cut in quarters
 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice
 Flour1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Ginger2 Teaspoon
 Salt1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Garlic powder1/4 Teaspoon
 Salad oil1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Celery1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 1/2 cup sherry or orange juice
 Soy sauce2 Teaspoon
 Curry powder1 Teaspoon
 2 cups chicken or giblet broth
 Green onions1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Soft butter2 Tablespoon
 Flour3 Tablespoon
 Mandarin oranges2 Can (10oz), drained

Directions

Discard heavy fat and skin.
Brush the uncooked duck pieces with lemon juice and sprinkle with a mixture of the next four ingredients.
Saute duck pieces in hot oil, a few at a time, until lightly browned on both sides.
Transfer meat to a 2-quart casserole or large bake dish.
Pour all fat out of skillet, then add next six ingredients.
Heat and stir until brown meat bits dissolve; pour mixture over duck.
Cover, bake at 350F for 1 hour.
Drain juices into a saucepan; skim off fat.
Bring mixture to a boil, then whisk in a smooth paste of the butter and flour.
Cook until thickened; stir in drained oranges.
Taste for extra seasoning.
Pour sauce over duck in casserole; cover and continue baking 30 minutes or until meat is tender.
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