Thai Style Pulled Duck Sliders

Grand Prize 2011 Chef Recipe Contest, Chef Greg Reggio

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Molasses
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Garlic
  • 1 Each Serrano Pepper (whole)
  • 1/2 Cup Thai Sauce
  • 1 Cup White Distilled Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce (Squid Brand)
  • 2 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste
  • 2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 Cup Roasted Garlic (pureed)
  • 1 Cup Peanut Oil
  • 1/2 Ounce Corn Oil
  • 4 Ounces Thai Marinated Duck Meat
  • 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 Each Slider Buns (buttered & toasted)
  • 1.5 Ounces Heated Duck Meat (approximately)
  • 1 Teaspoon Basil Ribbons (1/8” ribbons)
  • 1 Teaspoon Shredded Cabbage (1/16” ribbons)
  • 1 Teaspoon Red Curry Vinaigrette
  • 1 Each Sliced Cucumber (peeled and sliced 1/4” thick)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds

Direction

Thai Sauce:

  • Combine soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. Peanut Oil, 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Garlic and Serrano pepper and blend in a food processor until well blended.

Marinade:

  • Place pulled duck meat into a mixing bowl.
  • 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.
  • Measure Thai sauce and add the duck meat.
  • Toss to coat each piece of duck meat.

Vinaigrette:

  • Combine the white vinegar, granulated sugar, fish sauce, red curry paste, 2 Tbsp. sesame oil, Dijon mustard, and roasted garlic into a mixing bowl.
  • Whisk to incorporate, making sure that the sugar dissolves.
  • Slowly add the 1 cup peanut oil in a thin stream, using a stick blender to quickly emulsify the dressing.Note: This dressing will have some separation the longer it sits. Be sure to stir frequently to re-emulsify.

Sliders:

  • Place corn oil and Thai marinated duck meat in skillet.
  • Allow to cook for approximately 1 minute or until the pulled duck meat is hot and begins to brown.
  • Remove skillet from heat, add hoisin sauce and toss to coat the meat.