Vietnamese Ginger Braised Duck (Vịt Kho Gừng)
May 31, 2025 04:50 AM
Vietnamese Ginger Braised Duck (Vịt Kho Gừng) is a comforting and flavorful dish that showcases the richness of duck combined with the warmth of fresh ginger. This easy dish is often enjoyed with steamed rice, especially in colder weather, but can also be great year-round.
This braised duck dish is less popular than the traditional Vietnamese ginger caramelized chicken (gà kho gừng). However, we find it more delicious as duck meat has a more robust taste. Besides, with its firmer texture and higher fat content, duck becomes tender and succulent when braised. The generous use of ginger gives the dish its signature warmth and aroma, and helps eliminate any strong gamey odor from duck.
In Vietnamese cuisine, duck is often considered a special treat. I highly recommend this dish for those who like duck meat and want to explore Vietnamese home cooking beyond the typical dishes.
Ingredients:
- 4 duck legs (about 2.4 lbs or 1.1kg)
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 teaspoons minced shallots
- ⅓ cup julienned ginger (about 50-60g)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (optional)
- black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup water
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
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