Chinese Duck & Five-Spice Pies

Five-spice powder is a traditional Chinese spice blend made from star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and fennel seeds. It adds a unique and aromatic flavor to dishes.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chinese Duck & Five-Spice Pies

Cooking Method: Baking, Roasting Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Duck Breast
• 2 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
• 2 piece Garlic Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 piece Spring Onions
• 4 sheet Puff Pastry
• 1 piece Egg
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Score the skin of the duck breast and rub with five-spice powder, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce.
3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the duck breast, skin side down, for 5 minutes until golden brown.
4. Flip the duck breast and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Remove from the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes.
6. Slice the duck breast into thin strips.
7. In a separate pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and spring onions until fragrant.
8. Add the sliced duck breast and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
9. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut into circles.
10. Place a spoonful of the duck mixture onto each pastry circle and fold in half, sealing the edges.
11. Brush the pies with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
13. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.