Kyar Zan Kyaw (crispy Duck With Plum Sauce)

Kyar Zan Kyaw, also known as Crispy Duck with Plum Sauce, is a popular dish in Burmese Chinese cuisine. The tender duck meat is coated in a crispy batter and served with a sweet and tangy plum sauce, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Non Vegetarian Gluten Free Main Course Burmese Chinese Duck Plum Sauce Crispy
Kyar Zan Kyaw (crispy Duck With Plum Sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 cup plum sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Pat the duck pieces dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dredge the duck pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry the duck pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 10-12 minutes per batch.
  6. In a small saucepan, combine the plum sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and water.
  7. Cook over medium heat until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  8. Serve the crispy duck with the plum sauce on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large skillet Small saucepan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kyar Zan Kyaw with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy duck, you can double-coat the pieces by dipping them in the flour mixture, then in a beaten egg, and back into the flour before frying.

Cost

$20