Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 small head Napa cabbage, cored and chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) can straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, run under cool water for 2 minutes to thaw
  • 1 generous pinch kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 pint cooked long-grain white rice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup cooked duck meat, cut in pieces
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Method

  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the peanut oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high flame.
  • Give the oil a minute to heat up, then add the shallots, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the cabbage, mushrooms, and peas, stir-fry until the cabbage is wilted and soft, about 8 minutes; season with a nice pinch of salt.
  • Remove the vegetables to a side platter and wipe out the wok.
  • Put the pan back on the heat and coat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • When the oil is hot, pour the eggs into the center of the pan.
  • Scramble the egg lightly, then let it set without stirring so it stays in big pieces.
  • Fold in the rice and toss with the egg to combined well, breaking up the rice clumps with the back of a spatula.
  • Return the sauteed vegetables to the pan and moisten with the soy sauce.
  • Toss everything together to heat through and season again with salt.
  • Spoon the fried rice out onto a serving platter, lay the pieces of duck on top and garnish with cilantro.