How to Make Duck Adobo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Duck adobo is a traditional Filipino dish that is loved for its rich and tangy flavors. It is a variation of the popular adobo dish, which is made with chicken or pork, but the use of duck adds a unique and delicious twist to this classic recipe. This dish is perfect for special occasions and gatherings, as it is sure to impress your guests with its rich taste and tender meat.

Adobo is a cooking method that involves marinating and simmering meat in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, gar...

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Ingredients

  • 6 duck legs
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • ½ cup soy sauce, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons sambal chili paste, or other hot pepper sauce to taste
  • 2 bay leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Season duck legs with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add duck legs, skin-side down, and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.
  • Cook onion in reserved duck fat over medium heat until it begins to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth, vinegar, soy sauce, chili paste, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.
  • Return duck legs to the skillet, loosely cover, and simmer until duck legs are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Uncover, increase the heat to high, and cook until the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes; season with salt and black pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves before serving.
  • Nutrition

    111 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 1493mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 99mg