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Duck Breast and Glass Noodle Salad

with Cucumber, Peanuts and Thai Basil
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Duck Breast and Glass Noodle Salad

Duck Breast and Glass Noodle Salad - Refreshing and light with exotic spices

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Health Score:
85 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 25 min.
Ready in
Calories:
375
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Duck breast provides plenty of protein and blood-forming iron, but not too much fat. If you want to further reduce the fat content, simply remove the skin before serving! Glass noodles are almost fat-free, but rich in satiating carbohydrates and (like duck meat) protein.

This refined salad tastes even more exotic if you sprinkle cashews or roasted sesame seeds over it instead of the all too familiar peanuts. With sesame seeds, you also have the advantage that they contain very little fat.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie375 cal.(18 %)
Protein36 g(37 %)
Fat15 g(13 %)
Carbohydrates21 g(14 %)
Sugar added2 g(8 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E0.9 mg(8 %)
Vitamin K126.7 μg(211 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin13.1 mg(109 %)
Vitamin B₆0.6 mg(43 %)
Folate55 μg(18 %)
Pantothenic acid1.6 mg(27 %)
Biotin15 μg(33 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.5 μg(17 %)
Vitamin C8 mg(8 %)
Potassium493 mg(12 %)
Calcium54 mg(5 %)
Magnesium58 mg(19 %)
Iron4.4 mg(29 %)
Iodine4 μg(2 %)
Zinc3 mg(38 %)
Saturated fatty acids3.6 g
Uric acid222 mg
Cholesterol69 mg
Complete sugar43 g
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
3 ozs Glass noodles
1 duck leg (about 9 ounces)
salt
peppers
1 Cucumber
1 red onion
1 Lime
1 Tbsp Thai fish sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
4 sprigs Thai basil (or mint)
1 Tbsp Shelled peanut
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Skillet, 1 Bowl, 1 Small bowl, 1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Mandoline, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Kitchen shears, 1 Aluminum foil, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Whisk

Preparation steps

1.
Duck Breast and Glass Noodle Salad preparation step 1

Cook glass noodles according to package instructions (or by soaking in hot water). Rinse duck fillet and pat dry. Using a sharp knife, score skin in a diamond pattern.

2.
Duck Breast and Glass Noodle Salad preparation step 2

Cook duck breast, with skin side down, in a dry pan over medium heat until crispy, 8-9 minutes.

3.

Turn the duck breast. Season with salt and pepper and cook until other side is browned, 2-3 minutes.

4.
Duck Breast and Glass Noodle Salad preparation step 4

Remove the duck from the pan. Loosely wrap in aluminum foil and let rest.

5.
Duck Breast and Glass Noodle Salad preparation step 5

Drain the glass noodles well and place in a bowl. Cut noodles into smaller pieces with kitchen shears.

6.
Duck Breast and Glass Noodle Salad preparation step 6

Rinse cucumbers thoroughly, wipe dry and slice using a mandoline or cut into thin slices using a sharp knife. Peel onion and cut into thin strips. Toss cucumbers and onion with the noodles.

7.
Duck Breast and Glass Noodle Salad preparation step 7

Squeeze juice from lime. In a bowl, stir to combine lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce and honey. Slowly whisk in oil. Mix the sauce with the salad ingredients. Rinse basil, shake dry, pluck leaves and coarsely chop. Add to salad.

8.
Duck Breast and Glass Noodle Salad preparation step 8

Slice duck breast and add to the salad. Chop peanuts, sprinkle over salad and serve.