Chow mein de pato

Ingredientes

• 2 Duck thigh/breast (Around 150g/5.3oz each breast ( Boneless, skin-on ))
• 300 g Egg noodles (Fresh egg noodles or boiled/cooked)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Finely chopped)
• 1/2 Onion (Cut thin slices)
• 1 Carrot (Julienne)
• 1/2 Bell pepper (Julienne)
• 4 Spring onions (Cut 2" pieces)
• 100 g Bean sprouts
• 2 tbsp Oil (Vegetable or neutral flavour oil)
• 1 tsp Sea salt (Or fine salt)
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper (Freshly ground)
• 4 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
• 2 tsp Dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• Fresh chilli slices (optional)
• Chopped spring onions (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   --- How to prepare duck ---

2. 2

   Pat dry the duck breast/thigh with paper towel. Slightly score the skin and season with sea salt and pepper on both sides.

3. 3

   Place the duck skin-side down on the cold pan. Heat the pan into medium-low heat and render out the duck fat for 6-8 minutes until crispy golden.

4. 4

   Flip and seal the meat sides for about 1 minute. Then bake in the pre-heated oven 200°C ( 400°F/ Gas 6 ), skin side down for 6-8 minutes. Flip halfway through. ( If you use an oven safe pan you can add in oven straight away. If you are not, place the duck in the baking tray. )

5. 5

   Remove from pan and let it sit aside for 8-10 minutes. Then slice into thin slices or according to your preference.

6. 6

   --- Stir fry noodles ---

7. 7

   Meanwhile the duck in is the oven, you can prepare the stir fry noodles. Mix all the stir fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl and prepare the vegetables.

8. 8

   Heat the wok over medium-high heat, drizzle two tablespoon of oil. Saute the garlic for few seconds and follow with the onion slices.

9. 9

   Next add the carrot and cook for 1 min, then add the bell pepper slices stir for another few seconds.

10. 10

    Place the noodles and pour the sauce mixture in. Toss well to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes.

11. 11

    Now sprinkle in the spring onion and bean sprouts. Combine everything evenly and continure stir fry for 1-2 minutes.

12. 12

    --- To serve ---

13. 13

    Place the noodles in the serving plate and topped with roasted duck slices and garnish with chopped chilli slices or spring onions.

14. 14

    Serve immediately while hot.