Duck Breast with Umeboshi Sauce and Steamed Bok Choi

Healthy Asian-style duck dish featuring spiced breasts, steamed bok choi, and a sweet and tangy umeboshi plum sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 445.6 kcals 1782.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.1 grams 96.4 grams
Fat 24.6 grams 98.2 grams
Protein 34.7 grams 138.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
200
g
Umeboshi Plums
stones removed
Meat
700
g
Duck Breast
4 breasts
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
Other
4
tbsp
Vegetables
1
tsp
Ginger
ground
1
head
Bok Choi
root removed, leaves separated
3
cm
Ginger
root, peeled, finely diced
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely sliced
0.5
piece
Red Onion
finely sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Mix curry powder, ground ginger, five-spice, and sansho pepper in a bowl.
  • Rub the spice mixture over the duck, reserving 1 tsp for later.
  • Sear duck skin-side down in a cold frying pan over high heat for 3-4 minutes.
  • Turn duck over, drizzle with half the honey, and roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
  • Set duck aside to rest on a warm plate for 8-10 minutes.
  • Steam bok choi with ginger, garlic, chilli, and onion for 5-6 minutes.
  • Purée plums with reserved spices and remaining honey.
  • Warm the purée in a saucepan and stir in the duck resting juices.
  • Carve duck and serve over vegetables with a dollop of sauce.