Xiangxi Bandit Duck

Xiangxi Bandit Duck

This aromatic and spicy stir-fried duck recipe is a flavorful delight, combining tender duck meat with bold spices and fresh vegetables for a dish that’s rich, savory, and slightly sweet. The duck is first blanched, then stir-fried with fragrant Pixian bean paste until crispy, infusing it with deep umami notes. Garlic, ginger, and chili peppers add a fiery kick, while star anise, cinnamon, and other spices create a complex aroma. Simmered with rock sugar for a touch of sweetness and finished with crisp carrots and fresh cilantro, this dish strikes the perfect balance of heat and depth. Quick yet packed with layers of flavor, it’s an irresistible meal that brings the bold taste of Sichuan cuisine to your table. Perfect served over steamed rice for a satisfying, restaurant-quality dinner!

10 Minutes
Easy
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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duck meat
500g

The aromatics

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carrots
150g
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garlic
3 cloves
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ginger
20g
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chili peppers
50g
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cilantro
20g

The sauce & seasonings

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Pixian bean paste
2 tbsp
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rock sugar
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare the main ingredients.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Slice the garlic, ginger, and carrots, cut the chili peppers into shreds, and cut the cilantro into sections for later use.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the duck meat into pieces, then blanch them in cold water, and drain for later use.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat a little oil in the pot, stir-fry the duck meat, add cooking wine and a tablespoon of Pixian bean paste, and stir-fry until the duck skin is crispy, then set aside.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Heat oil in the wok, add garlic, ginger, and half of the chili pepper shreds, and stir-fry until fragrant, then add star anise, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaves, and stir-fry until fragrant.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the stir-fried duck meat and stir-fry over high heat until even.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add an appropriate amount of water, add a few rock sugars, cover, and simmer over high heat for about 20 minutes.

8. Step 8

Step 8
After simmering, add the carrots, cover, and simmer for another 5-8 minutes.

9. Step 9

Step 9
After simmering, add the remaining chili pepper shreds, stir-fry, add a little salt to taste, and when the soup is about to dry up, sprinkle with cilantro and mix well before serving.

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