Korean BBQ Duck Tacos

A delicious mix of flavors topped off with Kim Chi Slaw, this dish is easy to make and is sure to be a staple in your duck dishes!

Third Place 2011 Chef Recipe Contest, Chef Greg Reggio

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Peanut Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Garlic
  • 1 Serrano Pepper, whole
  • 1/4 cup Tabasco Red Pepper Jelly
  • 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Kim Chi (chopped 1/4”)
  • 1 cup Green Cabbage (chopped 1/4”)
  • 1 cup Cucumber (diced 1/4”)
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions (white and green), chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 15 - 6” Flour Tortillas
  • Leaf Lettuce

Direction

BBQ Sauce:

  • Combine Soy Sauce, Peanut Oil, Toasted Sesame Oil, Molasses, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Garlic, 1 Serrano Pepper and blend in a food processor until well blended.

Pepper Jelly Dressing:

  • Combine Tabasco Red Pepper Jelly, Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic Powder, Kosher Salt and Olive Oil.

Korean BBQ Duck:

  • Combine Soy Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Toasted Sesame Oil, and Sesame Seeds into a mixing bowl and whisk until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Pull apart any large chunks of duck meat. The target size of the chunks should be no more than 1 inch wide by 2-3 inches long.
  • Add the duck meat to the mixing bowl. Toss to coat each piece of duck meat.
  • Add duck to pre-heated skillet and allow to cook until duck meat is hot and slightly caramelized.

Kim Chi Slaw:

  • Mix Kim Chi, Green Cabbage, Cucumber ,Chopped Green Onions, Cilantro Leaves, Sesame Seeds and Pepper Jelly Dressing in a mixing bowl.

Assemble Tacos:

  • Heat 6” flour tortillas.
  • Place lettuce leaf on tortilla.
  • Place approx. 1 oz Korean BBQ Duck Meat on lettuce.
  • Garnish with Kim Chi Slaw.