Sesame Carrots Roasted in Duck Fat

Great for a buffet or large group.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. Duck Fat
  • 3 lbs. Thin Carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. White Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. Chinese Five-spice Powder
  • 4 tsp. Minced Fresh Ginger
  • 4 tsp. Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds

Direction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In oven-proof saute pan, melt duck fat. Add carrots, sugar, salt, pepper and five-spice powder; mix. Place in oven. Cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • After 45 minutes, carrots should be soft and lightly browned. Stir in ginger; cook for 10 minutes. Stir in sesame oil and sesame seeds; cook for 5 minutes. Season to taste and serve.