- Substitute for Mirin?
- Hard to replace. Use white wine and more sugar, but it won't be authentic.
Duck Breast Teriyaki
'Teriyaki' is a technique: 'Teri' (luster from sugar) and 'Yaki' (grilled). Duck breast, with its rich fat cap, stays juicy while the sweet soy glaze caramelizes into a shiny crust.
Ingredients
2
pc
Duck Breasts (skin-on)
1/3
cup
Soy Sauce
1/4
cup
Mirin
2
tbsp
Brown Sugar
1
tbsp
Fresh Ginger (grated)
2
cloves
Garlic (crushed)
1
tbsp
Sesame Oil
1
tbsp
Toasted Sesame Seeds
2
stalks
Green Onions
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Equipment Needed
- Cold Skillet: For rendering fat.
Allergen Information
Soy
Sesame
Wheat
Instructions
1
✓
Score duck skin crosswise. Don't cut meat! Salt.
Tip: Scoring helps fat render.
2
✓
Place SKIN-SIDE DOWN in COLD skillet. Medium heat. Cook 10-12 mins until skin is crisp.
Tip: Cold start renders fat without burning.
3
✓
Flip, cook 3-4 mins (medium). Rest.
Tip: Save that duck fat!
4
✓
Boil soy, mirin, sugar, ginger, garlic, oil until syrupy.
Tip: Reduction thickens glaze.
5
✓
Slice duck, pour sauce over, garnish with sesame/onions.
Tip: Sauce clings to crisp skin.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 pc Duck Breasts (skin-on)
- 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Mirin
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 stalks Green Onions