Crispy duck is a comforting, indulgent dish, perfect after a long day - and with these great vegetarian noodle salad you don't have to feel guilty about it!
Ingredients
- 2 large duck fillets5ml (1tsp) five-spice powder
- 15ml (1tbsp) soy sauce
- 225g (8oz) medium egg noodles
- 10ml (2tsp) sunflower oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
- 100g (4oz) baby sweetcorn, halved lengthways
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin sticks
- 1 bunch spring onions, trimmed and sliced
- Dressing
- 30ml (2tbsp) sunflower oil
- 15ml (1tbsp) sesame oil
- 30ml (2tbsp) rice wine vinegar
- 15ml (1tbsp) light soy sauce
- 5ml (1tsp) finely grated root ginger
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas 6. Place the duck fillets in a shallow roasting tin. Mix together the five-spice powder and soy sauce and rub into the skin.
- Roast the duck for 25-35 mins until the skin is crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and leave to rest in a warm place.
- Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the packet instructions, then drain and rinse under cold running water.
- Heat the oil in a wok or non-stick frying pan and fry the garlic and vegetables over a high heat until just tender. Toss in the noodles and cook for a further 1-2 mins until heated through.
- Mix together all the dressing ingredients. Thinly slice the duck fillets and toss into the noodles with the dressing. Serve immediately.
Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 12 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies.
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