Grilled Duck
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Grilled Dishes

Grilled Duck

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 2 duck breasts, skin on
  • • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp honey
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 shallot, minced
  • • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • • 1 lime, juiced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Score the duck skin and season with five-spice and pepper.

2
Phase 2

Mix fish sauce, honey, garlic, shallot, and lime juice; coat the duck for 1 hour.

3
Phase 3

Grill skin-side down over medium coals for 6-8 minutes, then flip and grill 4-5 minutes more.

4
Phase 4

Brush with the marinade during the last few minutes.

5
Phase 5

Rest 5 minutes, slice, and serve with nuoc cham.