๐งพ ๐ฆ stewed duck
slow-cooked tender duck pieces simmered with seasonal vegetables and simple spices โ rich, hearty, and full of flavor.
๐ด meal/type
๐ ingredients
duck (whole or parts) โ 500โ800 g ยท source: local farmers
carrots โ 2 ยท source: local farmers
chayote โ 1 ยท source: grown on site / local farmers
taro or sweet potato โ 2 roots ยท source: grown on site
garlic โ 2โ3 cloves ยท source: grown on site / local farmers
dill โ to taste ยท source: grown on site
spices (black pepper, cumin, turmeric) ยท source: grown on site / local farmers
water or broth โ enough to cover
๐ง equipment needed
large pot with lid
knife
spoon
ladle
๐ step-by-step instructions
1. prepare the duck
- cut duck into medium pieces if needed
- rinse and pat dry
2. brown the duck (optional)
- in a dry pan or with minimal oil, sear duck pieces skin side down until lightly browned
3. start the stew
- place duck into a pot
- add roughly chopped carrots, chayote, taro, and garlic
- sprinkle with spices
- pour in enough water or broth to cover
4. slow cook
- bring to a gentle boil
- reduce heat to low
- cover and simmer under closed lid for 1.5โ2 hours until duck is tender and vegetables are soft
5. finish
- stir in fresh herbs before serving
6. serve
- serve hot with broth or as a hearty dish with flatbread or steamed veggies
โณ timing
prep time: 15โ20 minutes
cook time: 1.5โ2 hours
total: ~2โ2.5 hours
๐ฅ nutrition (per 100 g)
calories: ~210โ240 kcal
protein: ~18โ20 g
fat: ~15โ18 g
carbohydrates: ~2โ4 g
๐งช variations & substitutions
add more root vegetables for a thicker stew
for a lighter version, remove duck skin before cooking
season additionally with chili flakes or smoked paprika if desired
save rendered duck fat and use it as animal fat oil for pan-cooking, roasting vegetables, or making savory pancakes
๐งญ food pairing
โป๏ธ waste use
duck bones: broth or animal feed
vegetable scraps: animal feed
duck fat: collect and use as animal fat oil for cooking and frying
๐ก tips
duck will naturally release fat โ you can skim some off during cooking if preferred
letting the stew rest 10โ15 minutes after cooking improves flavor depth
enjoy your meal! ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ฟ