Thai-Style Duck Red Curry

A fragrant Thai curry featuring homemade red spice paste, seared duck breast, coconut milk, and tender baby aubergines.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 713.6 kcals 2854.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 40.5 grams 162 grams
Fat 48.1 grams 192.4 grams
Protein 29.7 grams 118.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Palm Sugar
or brown sugar
CondimentsSauces
1
splash
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
cut into wedges
GrainsCereals
1
portion
Liquids
400
ml
Coconut Milk
one can
Meat
4
piece
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Garlic
crushed
3
stalk
Lemongrass
chopped
1
pinch
Cinnamon
ground
1
pinch
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
bunch
Coriander
leaves, chopped
OilsFats
1
splash
Vegetables
5
piece
Red Chillies
seeds removed, chopped
2
piece
Shallots
chopped
2.5
cm
Ginger Root
peeled and chopped
8
piece
Spring Onions
finely sliced
1
piece
Red Pepper
seeds removed, sliced
16
piece
Baby Aubergines
halved and optionally griddled

Steps

  • Dry-fry peppercorns, cumin, and coriander seeds for 5 minutes then grind.
  • Blend ground spices with chilli, shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, lime leaves, cinnamon, turmeric, fish sauce, oil, and sugar.
  • Score duck skin and cook skin-side down in a cold pan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Turn duck to brown the other side and remove from pan to keep warm.
  • Cook one tablespoon of curry paste in the duck fat until fragrant.
  • Add 250ml stock and 400ml coconut milk to the pan and bring to a boil.
  • Slice the duck breasts thinly and add them to the liquid to simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add spring onions, red pepper, and aubergines and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Serve curry over rice and garnish with coriander and lime wedges.