Ingredients

  • 1 breast of duck, about 2 pounds with bones
  • 1/2 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles (see note)
  • 1/4 cup garlic oil (see recipe)
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mushroom soy sauce (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce (see note)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons crispy garlic (see recipe)
  • 1 tablespoon fried onion strips (see recipe)
  • Hot chili or red pepper sauce (optional)

Method

  • Place duck breast in a pan with water to cover and simmer over medium heat for 7 minutes.
  • Drain; set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil; add the noodles and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Drain, rinse thoroughly under cold water, drain and place in a colander lined with paper towels to dry.
  • When the duck is cool enough to handle, remove the skin and bones and slice the meat into thin strips.
  • Heat the garlic oil in a wok or large skillet.
  • Add the duck meat and stir-fry until it loses its color.
  • Add all but 1 tablespoon of the scallions and stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Add the noodles and mix.
  • Mix in both soy sauces and the fish sauce, pepper and garlic.
  • Stir-fry over low heat for 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the noodle mixture to an oval platter.
  • Sprinkle the fried onions and the reserved tablespoon of scallions on top.
  • Serve with hot chili sauce on the side, if desired.