stewed duck

• 🧾 🦆 stewed duck

  slow-cooked tender duck pieces simmered with seasonal vegetables and simple spices — rich, hearty, and full of flavor.

• 🍴 meal/type

  • mains
  • dinner
  • stewed
  • duck-based
  • slow-cooked

• 🍃 ingredients

  • duck (whole or parts) – 500–800 g · source: local farmers
  • carrots – 2 · source: local farmers
  • chayote – 1 · source: grown on site / local farmers
  • taro or sweet potato – 2 roots · source: grown on site
  • garlic – 2–3 cloves · source: grown on site / local farmers
  • dill – to taste · source: grown on site
  • spices (black pepper, cumin, turmeric) · source: grown on site / local farmers
  • water or broth – enough to cover

• 🔧 equipment needed

  • large pot with lid
  • knife
  • spoon
  • ladle

• 📝 step-by-step instructions

  • 1. prepare the duck

    • cut duck into medium pieces if needed
    • rinse and pat dry

  • 2. brown the duck (optional)

    • in a dry pan or with minimal oil, sear duck pieces skin side down until lightly browned

  • 3. start the stew

    • place duck into a pot
    • add roughly chopped carrots, chayote, taro, and garlic
    • sprinkle with spices
    • pour in enough water or broth to cover

  • 4. slow cook

    • bring to a gentle boil
    • reduce heat to low
    • cover and simmer under closed lid for 1.5–2 hours until duck is tender and vegetables are soft

  • 5. finish

    • stir in fresh herbs before serving

  • 6. serve

    • serve hot with broth or as a hearty dish with flatbread or steamed veggies

• ⏳ timing

  • prep time: 15–20 minutes
  • cook time: 1.5–2 hours
  • total: ~2–2.5 hours

• 🔥 nutrition (per 100 g)

  • calories: ~210–240 kcal
  • protein: ~18–20 g
  • fat: ~15–18 g
  • carbohydrates: ~2–4 g

• 🧪 variations & substitutions

  • add more root vegetables for a thicker stew
  • for a lighter version, remove duck skin before cooking
  • season additionally with chili flakes or smoked paprika if desired
  • save rendered duck fat and use it as animal fat oil for pan-cooking, roasting vegetables, or making savory pancakes

• 🧭 food pairing

  • flatbread
  • steamed veggies
  • avocado sliced
  • herbal tea

• ♻️ waste use

  • duck bones: broth or animal feed
  • vegetable scraps: animal feed
  • duck fat: collect and use as animal fat oil for cooking and frying

• 💡 tips

  • duck will naturally release fat — you can skim some off during cooking if preferred
  • letting the stew rest 10–15 minutes after cooking improves flavor depth

• enjoy your meal! 🦆🥘🌿