Sichuan Spicy Duck Neck

Sichuan Spicy Duck Neck is a fiery and flavorful dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich spices and smoky aroma. Perfectly grilled and coated in a fragrant chili sauce, it offers a unique experience for adventurous eaters and lovers of spicy cuisine.

Ingredients

• Duck necks - 4 pieces (approximately 400g)
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Dried red chilies - 6 pieces
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (gluten-free)
• Chili oil - 2 tablespoons
• Rice wine - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Clean the duck necks thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Once cooled, grind the toasted spices into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
4. In a bowl, combine the ground spices, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, chili oil, rice wine, sugar, and salt to create a marinade.
5. Add the duck necks to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1 hour for deeper flavor.
6. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the duck necks from the marinade and reserve the marinade for basting.
7. Grill the duck necks for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the reserved marinade until they are cooked through and slightly charred.
8. Once done, remove from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Contains spices that may boost metabolism and promote digestion.

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