How many times can a blog blog about curry? A lot of times, because curry is that good! It is nice to have something different every now and again and curry, especially a Thai curry, is so easy to do. All those flavor nuances are what make a Thai curry great. We have done a few before…Tofu and sweet potato and a green chicken curry. Both fantastically delicious!

For me, the king of the curries are those with duck and fruit (especially tropical fruit!). I like to use lychees. They are sweet and subtle and add nice sweetness to the sauce. Pineapple works, too. Duck works so well with all kinds of fruit and when you put them both with a creamy coconut milk, spicy curry paste and some fresh herbs – BOOM! It is duck curry magic! A creamy and spicy sauce with rich pieces of thinly sliced duck breast is a real wow moment. Add a nice cold beer and it is all over. No one will leave the table, they will just hound you for more duck curry! Be ready!

Here is how I make my Duck Curry with Lychee.There is a how-to video at the end if you want to see the whole process!

Duck Curry with Lychee
Serves 4
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308 calories
15 g
39 g
25 g
11 g
22 g
241 g
506 g
8 g
0 g
1 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
241g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308
Calories from Fat 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g
38%
Saturated Fat 22g
108%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 39mg
13%
Sodium 506mg
21%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
5%
Sugars 8g
Protein 11g
Vitamin A
10%
Vitamin C
21%
Calcium
4%
Iron
31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
For the Duck Breasts
  1. 2-3 duck breasts
  2. salt and pepper
For the Sauce
  1. 1 bunch of fresh basil (Thai basil if available)
  2. 1 bunch of fresh mint
  3. 1 bunch of cilantro
  4. 1 medium piece of fresh ginger
  5. 2 heaping tbsp of your favorite red curry paste
  6. 2 stalks of lemon grass
  7. 2 cups of coconut milk
  8. 1 tbsp of your favorite fish sauce
  9. 1 can of lychees in juice, juice reserved
  10. 1 lime
For the Duck Breast
  1. Score the skin of the duck breasts making sure to cut through the skin only. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the duck breasts to a cold, dry sauté pan, skin side down. Turn on the heat to medium.
  3. When the skin is brown and crispy and the fat has rendered, flip the duck breasts. This should take 5-7 minutes.
  4. Continue cooking until the duck is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches at least 165F on an instant read thermometer
  5. Remove the duck breasts from the pan. Let rest 10 minutes
  6. Pour off all but 2 tbsp of the remaining duck fat.
For the Sauce
  1. Finely chop the basil, mint, and cilantro. Mix the herbs together.
  2. Peel and grate the ginger with a small grater.
  3. Split the lemon grass.
  4. Add the ginger, curry paste and lemon grass. cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Add the cocnut milk. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add a big pinch of the mixed basil, mint and cilantro. Continue simmering.
  7. Add the fish sauce.
  8. Add the lychees.
  9. Add the reserved lychee juice.
  10. Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 the lime. Simmer 10 minutes.
  11. Adjust seasoning to taste with more curry paste, lime juice or fish sauce.
Notes
  1. Serve the duck over rice. A sticky rice is nice, but any will do. Ladle on the curry sauce and lychees! Garnish with the extra fresh herbs.
  2. A few slices if red chili pepper is a nice addition as a garnish for this who like their duck curry spicy.
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calories
308
fat
25g
protein
11g
carbs
15g
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This duck curry is the king! You can add a lot great stuff to it, too. If you don’t like fruit, try sweet potato or even white potato. Cube the potato and either sauté them after the duck until soft or boil them and add them while the sauce is simmering. Of course, if you want a vegan option, go with cubes of tofu that have been crisped in the sauté pan and replace the fish sauce with soy sauce.

For more inspiration, look up a Thai restaurant menu and see how they make their duck curry and then give it a try!

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