Duck Chu Chee

Duck Chu Chee is a delicious Thai dish known for its rich and flavourful red curry sauce. Here’s my recipe and method for preparing this bone warming dish.

Duck Chu Chee RecipeWhat You Need:

• 2 duck breasts, skin-on
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2-3 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
• 1 kaffir lime leaf, thinly sliced
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Steamed jasmine rice for serving

Lets Get Cooking:

1. Prepare the Duck:
   • Pat dry the duck breasts with paper towels.
   • Score the skin of the duck breasts with a sharp knife, making shallow cuts in a crisscross pattern.
2. Cook the Duck:
   • Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Place the duck breasts, skin-side down, in the hot skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the duck is browned. Remove the duck from the skillet and set it aside.
3. Prepare the Chu Chee Sauce:
   • In the same pan, add vegetable oil and red curry paste. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
   • Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, and palm sugar. Stir well to combine.
   • Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
4. Simmer the Duck:
   • Return the duck breasts to the skillet, coating them with the Chu Chee sauce.
   • Simmer the duck in the sauce for about 15-20 minutes or until the duck is cooked through. Occasionally baste the duck with the sauce.
5. Add Vegetables:
   • Add the sliced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Finish and Serve:
   • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in Thai basil leaves and sliced kaffir lime leaf.
   • Serve the Duck Chu Chee over steamed jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.

Enjoy your homemade Duck Chu Chee with its aromatic red curry sauce and tender duck meat! Adjust the spice level and seasonings according to your taste preferences.