Duck with Plum

Marinade In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, orange juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Place the duck breasts in the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally.

Plum Sauce While the duck is marinating, prepare the plum sauce. In a saucepan, combine the chopped plums, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the plums are soft and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking the Duck Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the duck breasts from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later. Place the duck skin side down in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the duck breasts and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove the duck from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Side Dish While the duck is resting, prepare the side dish. Heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the sliced carrots, sugar snap peas, and red bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Combining the Side Dish Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through and well combined. Remove from heat.

Serve Slice the duck breasts and serve with the plum sauce and side dish. Enjoy!