Satay and Tamarind Glazed Duck Confit
A Malaysian-French family showpiece, duck legs slow-confited in spiced oil then finished with a satay and tamarind glaze where the peanut richness and the sour-sweet depth are both structurally present so the French confit silkiness and the Malaysian satay tradition produce a family centrepiece that is deeply original and completely craveable.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Instructions
Prep
Season 2 duck legs with 0.75 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp pepper. Bruise 1 lemongrass stalk, smash 1 garlic clove, slice 12g ginger, and gather 2 kaffir lime leaves and 1 star anise. Mix pickle ingredients: thinly slice 150g cucumber, combine with 1.25 tbsp rice vinegar, 0.75 tsp sugar, 0.25 tsp salt; set aside. Whisk satay glaze: 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1.25 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 30ml coconut milk, 0.5 grated garlic clove, 4g grated ginger, 0.25 tsp chilli flakes.
Roast
Preheat oven to 140°C. Place seasoned duck legs in a snug ovenproof dish with lemongrass, garlic, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, and star anise. Pour 200ml neutral oil over to submerge completely. Cover tightly with foil and roast 1.75 hours until meat pulls from bone when tested.
Boil
While duck roasts, bring 100ml coconut milk, 200ml water, and 0.5 tsp salt to a boil. Add 200g jasmine rice, stir once, cover, reduce to lowest heat, and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat, rest 5 minutes undisturbed.
Glaze
Warm satay tamarind glaze in a small saucepan over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until smooth and fluid.
Crisp
Heat a wide frying pan over high heat. Remove duck legs carefully from confit fat, pat dry. Place skin-side down, press firmly 3 to 4 minutes until skin is deeply golden and crisp. Flip and cook 1 minute. Brush glaze generously over each leg, return to high heat 1 to 2 minutes until glaze caramelises and clings.
Plate
Divide coconut rice among 2 bowls or plates. Top each with a glazed duck leg. Spoon extra glaze over the top. Scatter 8g fresh coriander, 1.5 tbsp crushed toasted peanuts, and 1 sliced scallion over duck. Serve pickled cucumber alongside.
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