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Crispy Koji Duck Confit With Duck-Fat Rice and Umeboshi

4 servings

servings

5 minutes

active time

25 minutes

total time

Ingredients

4 legs koji duck confit , brought to room temperature and gently removed from fat

1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon (65ml) duck fat from koji duck confit, divided

4 medium cloves garlic (20g), thinly sliced

4 cups hot cooked rice, preferably short-grain (see note)

5 umeboshi (45g), pitted and finely minced (see note)

1/4 cup (15g) roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

1 tablespoon (6g) toasted white or black sesame seeds, plus more for garnish

Kosher salt

Directions

Gently pat duck skin dry with paper towels. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon (5ml) duck fat to skillet, and spread with a paper towel until no visible fat remains. Add duck legs to skillet, skin-side down, and cook, using a weight or small cast iron skillet to press down on the duck legs for even browning and crisping of the skin. Cook, checking and shifting duck legs occasionally to ensure even browning of the skin, until skin is deeply browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully flip duck legs over, and continue to cook until meat is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer duck legs to a plate or rimmed baking sheet.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/4 cup (60ml) duck fat in a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until garlic softens, becomes very aromatic, and turns lightly golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour contents of saucepan over the cooked rice, and, using a rice paddle or rubber spatula, stir to incorporate garlic and evenly coat rice with duck fat. Add umeboshi, cilantro, and sesame seeds to rice, and stir to combine. Season with salt to taste.

Divide rice evenly between serving bowls, followed by duck legs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size

Serves 4

Calories

404 kcal

Total Fat

18 g

Saturated Fat

5 g

Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Trans Fat

-

Cholesterol

40 mg

Sodium

122 mg

Total Carbohydrate

48 g

Dietary Fiber

1 g

Total Sugars

1 g

Protein

11 g

4 servings

servings

5 minutes

active time

25 minutes

total time
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