This irresistible honey-lacquered duck breast is surprisingly easy to prepare, yet makes a stunning showpiece hors d’oeuvre for guests. Pair the succulent, honey-glazed duck with vibrant steamed vegetables and a decadent gratin for a beautifully contrasted, special-occasion meal. Don’t miss our tips on choosing the perfect duck breasts.
Ingredients list for the lacquered duck breast
- Duck breasts
- cornstarch
- Soy sauce
- salt
- Vinegar
- pepper
- honey
How to make lacquered duck breast
Here are the basic steps for this recipe:
- Prepare the marinade – Mix cornstarch, vinegar, salt, honey, soy sauce, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate duck breasts – Coat duck breasts thoroughly, rest 90 minutes, then refrigerate overnight.
- Sear – Cook flesh side down in a hot pan for 10 minutes.
- Glaze & roast – Brush with soy sauce and roast skin side up in a very hot oven for about 8 minutes.
- Serve – Slice and enjoy warm.
Lacquered Duck Breast
by eatwell101
Yield: 4
Prep Time: PT90M min
Cook Time: PT15M min
This irresistible honey-lacquered duck breast is surprisingly easy to prepare, yet makes a stunning showpiece hors d’oeuvre for guests.
Ingredients
- 4 duck breasts
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 200 ml soy sauce
- salt
- 200 ml of vinegar
- pepper
- 250 ml honey
Instructions
- Place the cornstarch in a bowl, then add vinegar, salt, honey, soy sauce, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined. Add the cleaned duck breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated, and marinate for 90 minutes at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, cook the duck breasts in a pan, flesh side down, for 10 minutes. Transfer to a large platter and brush generously with soy sauce. Place in a preheated, very hot oven (broil mode is best) and roast for about 8 minutes, skin side up - keep an eye on it!
- Slice and serve the lacquered duck warm.
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