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Curry duck (curry duck)

Duck simmered in a rich curry sauce, fragrant with garlic and chili. Very popular at Trinidadian celebrations, the duck meat becomes tender and infused with spices.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the duck into pieces and remove excess fat, then marinate it with the garlic, lime and salt for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a casserole dish and brown the duck pieces for 8 minutes.
  3. Add the onion and curry powder, and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Cover with water, add the thyme and the whole chili, then simmer, covered, for 50 minutes.
  5. Add the potatoes and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
  6. Skim off any fat on the surface if needed and check that the meat is tender.
  7. Remove the chili and serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

Chicken version. Replace the duck with chicken for a lighter, quicker version.

With what's available here. Duck thighs can replace the whole duck, which are easier to find.

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