Peruvian Duck Ceviche

Peruvian duck ceviche

Second Place 2014 Chef Recipe Contest, Executive Chef Dennis Chan, Blue Bamboo, Jacksonville, FL

We serve the Maple Leaf Farms whole duck, which is a consistent, quality product. My customers appreciate the quality, and often tell me that our duck is the best around. Maple Leaf Farms ducks are versatile, and tasty, with just the right amount of lean meat.” - Chef Dennis Chan

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Ginger, skin-on, rough chopped

  • 1/2 oz Garlic Cloves, peeled and chopped

  • 1/2 Bunch Cilantro, rough chopped

  • 1/2 Bunch Green Onion, rough chopped

  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce

  • 1/3 cup Rice Wine Vinegar

  • 1 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil

  • 1 Tbsp Neutral Oil

  • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

  • 4 oz Seasoned and Seared Maple Leaf Farms Boneless Duck Breast, diced 1/4 inch

  • 2 oz Maple Leaf Farms Duck Leg Confit Meat, bone removed, diced 1/4 inch

  • 1 Tbsp Red Bell Pepper, diced

  • 1/2 Tbsp Red Onion, diced

  • 2/3 Lime, juiced

  • 1/2 Roma Tomato, diced

  • 1/8 cup Corn Kernels, grilled and cooled

  • 2 oz Peruvian Vinaigrette (recipe above)

  • 1 tsp Chopped Cilantro

  • 1 tsp Chopped Scallions

  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

  • Tortilla Strips, fried and seasoned with salt

  • Microgreens or Herb Sprouts

Directions

Vinaigrette:

  • 1

    Chop ginger and garlic until fine. Purée with cilantro, green onion, soy sauce, and wine vinegar using immersion blender. Set aside for use.

Seared Duck Breast:

  • 1

    In a sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Score the skin of the duck breast and pat dry with a paper towel. Season the duck breast with the salt and pepper and place skin side down into the skillet.

  • 2

    Reduce the heat to low, and allow skin to crisp. Cook the breast for 8 minutes or until desired doneness. Increase the heat, flip the duck breast over and cook for 1 minute. Remove the duck from the pan and let cool to room temperature. Reserve the duck fat for future use.

Assembly:

  • 1

    Combine the remaining Ceviche ingredients. Garnish with cilantro and green onion microgreens or herb sprouts and tortilla strips. Serve immediately in martini-style glass.

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