Crispy Duck Pancakes with Chilli-Plum Sauce

James Martin's takeaway classic featuring home-made pancakes, roasted shredded duck, and a spicy plum dipping sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1315.1 kcals 5260.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 50.4 grams 201.5 grams
Fat 97.1 grams 388.2 grams
Protein 60.7 grams 242.8 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
500
g
Plums
stones removed, roughly chopped
GrainsCereals
Liquids
175
ml
Water
boiling
Meat
2
kg
Duck
back bone removed, flattened
NutsSeeds
1
stick
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetables
3
piece
2
piece
Red Chillies
finely chopped
4
piece
Spring Onions
finely shredded for serving
2
piece
Red Chillies
seeded and finely shredded for serving

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 210°C.
  • Place the duck skin side up on a rack over a tray and pierce the skin.
  • Pour boiling water over the skin, discard water, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 60 to 75 minutes, rest for 10 minutes, and shred with two forks.
  • Sauté spring onions and chillies in olive oil for 2 minutes before adding spices.
  • Add plums, vinegar, and sugar, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 6 minutes.
  • Remove the cinnamon, purée the mixture, strain through a sieve, and season.
  • Mix flour and boiling water to form a dough and knead for 3 minutes until smooth.
  • Divide the dough into 16 pieces and roll into thin pancakes.
  • Fry each pancake in a hot pan for 2 minutes per side until golden.
  • Serve shredded duck with plum sauce, pancakes, shredded onions, and chillies.