Chinese Apricot Duck on the Grill/Bbq

Ingredients

• 4 duck breasts
• 4 ounces dried apricots, ready-to-eat
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons runny honey
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
• 4 scallions, trimmed

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the barbeque.

2. 2

   Using a sharp knife, cut a long slit in the leshy side of each duck breast to make a pocket.

3. 3

   Divide the apricots and shallots between the pockets and secure with skewers.

4. 4

   Mix the honey, soy sauce and sesame oil together in a small bowl and brush all over the duck.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with the Chinese five-spice powder.

6. 6

   To make the garnish, make a few cuts lengthways down the stem of each scallion.

7. 7

   Place in iced water and leave until the stems start to curl. Drain before using.

8. 8

   Cook the duck over medium hot coals for 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove the skewers, set on a bed of cous cous and garnish with the scallion curls.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.