I must be thinking of YK when I decided to cook duck on impulse last Sunday. Roasted duck is YK's flavour of the month but I doubt anyone with a small apartment kitchen can pull that one off successfully. The next best thing would be to make Teochew braised duck which happens to be my father's favourite dish.
Naturally, I started missing YK while waiting around for the duck to cook but I figured I can always cook another one when he returns next week.
There is more room for improvement of course. The meat wasn't as tender as I had expected even after almost 2 hours of braising. It also wasn't savoury enough (which is perfect for my parents) as I had held back on the salt when I saw how dark the sauce was. Dark soya sauce is, afterall, all colour and not much taste.
Naturally, I started missing YK while waiting around for the duck to cook but I figured I can always cook another one when he returns next week.
There is more room for improvement of course. The meat wasn't as tender as I had expected even after almost 2 hours of braising. It also wasn't savoury enough (which is perfect for my parents) as I had held back on the salt when I saw how dark the sauce was. Dark soya sauce is, afterall, all colour and not much taste.
Galangal (blue ginger), garlic and pandan leaves.
I had to haul the duck out just under 2 hours when I saw how thick and gooey the gravy had become. And I was afraid that adding more water will only ruin the taste. On hindsight, I should have added some stock (or water) and let the duck simmer away for another 30 minutes until the meat fall off the bones.
I must say, the smell of duck braising is quite heavenly. Rusty must have been intoxicated with the aroma because he spent the afternoon sleeping in the kitchen.
7 comments:
beautiful image! duck and dog! kekeke......
Put the two together and you'll get braised dog! :-P
Nooooooooooooo!!!
*picks up Rusty + runs to hide in coconut jungle*
kekekekeke.......
All moms can't help missing their kids. That's one thing I know. Rusty really looks like he's having a good nap. Makes me feel like taking a nap too!
Hehe, he smiles when he sleeps right? :-)
Oh no not braised Rusty.....!
Rusty is so cute! And the duck looks very good.. you are very good at cooking duck..
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