Duck is a high fat meat but it is possible to get rid of a good proportion of the fat cooked in this way. (If you remove the skin completely, the meat can be dry.) For a special occasion, duck breasts are a good choice, but they are more expensive.
ingredients
serves 4
4 duck leg or boneless breast portions
2 tbsp light soy sauce
3 tbsp clear honey
1 tbsp sesame seeds
4 mandarin oranges
1 tsp cornstarch
salt and black pepper
method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Prick the duck skin all over. Slash the breast skin diagonally at intervals with a sharp knife.
2. Place the duck on a rack in a roasting tin and roast for 1 hour. Mix 1 tbsp soy sauce with 2 tbsp honey and brush over the duck. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Roast for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
3. Meanwhile, grate the rind from one mandarin and squeeze the juice from two. Mix in the cornstarch, then stir in the remaining soy sauce and honey.
4. Heat, stirring, until thickened and clear. Season. Peel and slice the remaining mandarins. Serve the duck, with the mandarin slices and the sauce.
