CURRIED DUCK LEGS WITH GINGER AND RHUBARB

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Curried Duck Legs With Ginger and Rhubarb image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds whole duck legs, with thighs (about 8), or whole chicken legs (5 or 6)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, diced (about 4 cups)
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 4-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 pound rhubarb, sliced 1/2 -inch thick (2 cups)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Chopped fresh cilantro or chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Using kitchen shears, trim away all fat and skin that hangs from sides of duck legs, leaving only skin on top of meat. Toss duck legs with 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over high heat. Add as many duck pieces as fit easily. Brown on one side, about 7 minutes. Turn and brown other side. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat if necessary.
  • While duck browns, combine 1 cup onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, vinegar, cayenne, turmeric, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water in a blender, and process until smooth.
  • When duck is done, spoon out all but about 2 tablespoons of fat from skillet. Add remaining onions and a large pinch of salt. Sauté until soft, 5 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until most of the liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and 2 cups water, and bring to a simmer. Add rhubarb, brown sugar, duck legs and any juices that may have accumulated in bowl. Bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat to low, and simmer gently for 1 hour, turning duck pieces halfway through. Uncover pan, turn duck again, and let simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Spoon fat off sauce and serve duck or, better, chill duck overnight and degrease sauce before reheating all on a low flame. Serve garnished with cilantro or chives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 589, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 880 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mya 12
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Yum!


Emmanuella Antwi Obeng
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Kalim Himat
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I'm not a big fan of duck, but this dish was amazing! The curry sauce was so good that I forgot I was eating duck.


Jacob Harris
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This dish was delicious! The curry sauce was flavorful and the rhubarb added a nice tartness. I would definitely recommend it.


Ganga Shrestha
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the curry and rhubarb. I'll definitely be making it again.


Miia Olivia Poysti
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This was my first time cooking duck legs and they turned out amazing! The curry sauce was so good that I could have eaten it by itself. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Uzain Abbasi
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The curry is rich and flavorful, and the rhubarb adds a nice tartness. It's a great dish for a special occasion.


Elison Gierach
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The curry sauce was especially delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Sd Khan
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I've always been a fan of duck, but this recipe takes it to a whole new level. The curry sauce is rich and flavorful, and the rhubarb adds a nice tartness that balances out the richness of the duck. I'll definitely be making this again!


dylan alexander
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This was an amazing dish! The duck legs were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was so flavorful. I especially loved the combination of ginger and rhubarb. It was a unique and delicious twist on a classic dish.