Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • Pinch salt and white cracked pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 scallion, white and green parts, finely chopped
  • 4 duck legs
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 scallion, white and green parts, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon chile paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt and white pepper
  • Egg wash

Method

  • To prepare the pancakes: In a bowl or blender, combine flour, salt, eggs, and sesame seeds.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk, the batter should be lump free and the consistency of heavy cream.
  • Add a little water to thin out if necessary.
  • Fold in chopped scallions.
  • Coat a 6 or 8-inch skillet with peanut oil or non-stick spray and place over medium heat.
  • Ladle about 2 tablespoons of the batter into the pan and swirl around so it covers the bottom; pour back any excess.
  • The batter will dry before your eyes.
  • Cook for 1 minute until lightly golden but not crisp, then flip over.
  • Remove the pancake to a platter and repeat until all the batter is used.
  • To prepare the confit: Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Arrange the duck legs in a single layer in a high-sided baking pan.
  • Season the duck heavily with salt and pepper, toss in thyme and garlic.
  • Pour oil over the duck and bake for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove the duck from the fat, shred the meat from the bones and set in a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the shredded duck meat with carrot, scallion, thyme, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, chile paste and sesame oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay a small amount of the filling in the scallion pancake and roll up.
  • Arrange them on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 10 minutes.