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Oriental duck pasta

Antony Worrall Thompson
by Antony Worrall Thompson
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1 		Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

1 duck breast, skin scored
55g/2oz butter
1/3 red onion, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
150ml/5fl oz white wine
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1/3 of the reserved (cooked) pappardelle or a serving of pasta of own choice

Method

1. Preheat griddle pan. Preheat oven to 250C/500F/Gas 9.
2. Preheat a small saucepan. Place the duck, skin side down, in the griddle pan and grill over a high heat, 2-3 minutes either side.
3. Transfer the duck to the oven and roast for 7 minutes.
4. Melt the butter in the saucepan before adding the onion and sautéing for 2 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
6. Add the chilli and stir well.
7. Add the wine and stir well to collect the cooking juices.
8. Add the honey, sesame oil and soy and leave to simmer for 2 minutes.
9. Remove the duck from the oven and leave to rest before slicing thinly.
10. Place the pasta in a large bowl.
11. Remove the pan from the heat and add the oriental sauce to the pasta, toss well. Top the pasta with the duck and finish with the fresh chopped herbs.