Tea Smoked Duck Burger

The Tea Smoked Duck Burger combines the rich, smoky flavor of tea-smoked duck with a fresh, vibrant slaw, all nestled between soft burger buns. This unique twist on a classic burger offers a delightful fusion of Chinese flavors that is both satisfying and high in protein.

Ingredients

• Duck breast - 2 pieces (about 200g each)
• Black tea leaves - 2 tablespoons
• Rice - 1/2 cup
• Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Burger buns - 2 pieces
• Cabbage - 1 cup, shredded
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Coriander - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Prepare the tea smoking mixture by combining black tea leaves, rice, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
2. Place the duck breasts skin-side down in a shallow dish and rub with soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
3. In a wok or a heavy skillet, add the tea smoking mixture and heat over medium heat until it starts to smoke.
4. Place a rack over the smoking mixture and lay the marinated duck breasts on the rack, skin-side up. Cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and smoke for about 15-20 minutes.
5. Once smoked, remove the duck breasts and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing them thinly.
6. In a bowl, mix the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, chopped coriander, lime juice, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt to create the slaw.
7. Toast the burger buns lightly on a skillet or grill.
8. Assemble the burgers by placing a generous amount of slaw on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the sliced smoked duck, and top with the other half of the bun.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your Tea Smoked Duck Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.

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