Stir-Fried Duck with Kumquats

Cut the duck breast fillets into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper.

Rinse the scallions and coarsely chop the white and light green parts. Rinse and slice the kumquats. Rinse the chilies, slit lengthwise, remove the seeds and white ribs and cut into thin rings.  Rinse the snow peas, remove the strings and cook in a pot of boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain well. Peel and thinly slice the garlic.

Heat the oil in a wok, add the duck pieces and saute 4- 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add the garlic and scallions to the pan along with the kumquats and chilies and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the snow pea, season with salt and pepper. Add the ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, orange liqueur and stock and simmer for a few minutes, season with salt and pepper.