Duck in Hot and Sour Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 duck breasts, with the skin, cut into thin slices diagonally
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 shallots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 red chili peppers, deseeded and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 6 blanched almonds, chopped
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Put the duck slices in a bowl and rub well with the salt. Chill for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, put the shallots, garlic, ginger, coriander, chilis, turmeric, almonds and hot water into a food processor and blend until smooth.

3. 3

   In a wok or large saucepan, heat the oil and fry the duck slices in batches for 3 minutes each time. Take out with a slotted spoon and put on absorbent paper to drain.

4. 4

   Discard the remaining oil, except for about 2 tablespoons. In this, fry the paste from the blender, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes. Add the meat and keep on stirring for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Taste and add seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with rice or pasta.