Smoked Duck and Aged Kimchi Stir-fry
A Flavorful Stir-fry of Smoked Duck and Aged Kimchi: A Super-Fast, Rice-Stealing Recipe!
We’ve stir-fried aged kimchi, fermented for a year, with savory smoked duck to create a delicious dish. Amazingly, it’s flavorful with just two seasonings! What makes it even better is how incredibly simple it is to make. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Main Ingredients
- Aged Kimchi 200g
- Smoked Duck Meat 200g
- Onion 1/2
- Green Onion 1 stalk
- Garlic 6 cloves
Seasonings
- Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup) 1 Tbsp
- Black Pepper to taste (a pinch)
- Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup) 1 Tbsp
- Black Pepper to taste (a pinch)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s prepare all the ingredients for our delicious smoked duck and aged kimchi stir-fry. Fresh ingredients are key to great flavor.
Step 2
The star of today’s dish, the smoked duck meat, is prepared in bite-sized pieces (about 200g). Using thigh meat will result in a more tender and flavorful outcome.
Step 3
Rinse the aged kimchi, which can be quite sour, lightly under running water. Then, squeeze out as much water as possible with your hands. This step helps to prevent the dish from becoming overly sour when cooked.
Step 4
Cut the prepared aged kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Slice the green onion diagonally into large pieces. Cut the whole garlic cloves in half just once, allowing them to absorb the flavors better. Chop the onion into large chunks to maintain a pleasant texture. The smoked duck is already sliced, so we’ll use it as is.
Step 5
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat without adding any oil. Add the smoked duck and the halved garlic cloves. Stir-fry until the garlic is golden brown and the duck has rendered some of its fat. This process helps to remove any gamey smell from the duck and enhances its flavor.
Step 6
Now, add the squeezed aged kimchi to the pan and stir-fry for about 1 minute. The kimchi will begin to soften and meld with the duck.
Step 7
Add the large-cut onion and stir-fry until it becomes translucent. The onion’s sweetness will balance the overall flavor profile of the dish.
Step 8
Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of oligosaccharide (or corn syrup) into the pan. This will add a touch of sweetness and a nice sheen to the dish.
Step 9
Next, add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce for a burst of umami. This will provide both saltiness and depth of flavor.
Step 10
Finally, sprinkle in some black pepper to enhance the aroma. Adjust the amount to your preference.
Step 11
Add the diagonally sliced green onion and mix quickly.
Step 12
Stir everything together briskly until well combined, and then turn off the heat immediately. The tangy aged kimchi perfectly cuts through the richness of the smoked duck, creating a wonderfully balanced flavor. This dish is a crowd-pleaser for all ages and makes an excellent side dish for rice or a great accompaniment to drinks. Best of all, its simplicity makes it a fail-proof recipe even for beginner cooks!
