Ingredients

  • 4 duck breasts, with the skin, cut into thin slices diagonally
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 shallots, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3 red chili peppers, deseeded and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 6 blanched almonds, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Method

  • Put the duck slices in a bowl and rub well with the salt. Chill for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the shallots, garlic, ginger, coriander, chilis, turmeric, almonds and hot water into a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • In a wok or large saucepan, heat the oil and fry the duck slices in batches for 3 minutes each time. Take out with a slotted spoon and put on absorbent paper to drain.
  • Discard the remaining oil, except for about 2 tablespoons. In this, fry the paste from the blender, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes. Add the meat and keep on stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Taste and add seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with rice or pasta.