Bebek Goreng

Bebek Goreng is a delightful Indonesian dish that is made from duck. It is succulent and juicy, and it certainly puts a smile on your face once you take a bite into it. Due to its popularity, this decadent dish is served all around the globe at popular restaurants and resort establishments the likes of Chapung Sebali. But if you love cooking or have a little bit of culinary know-how this dish is very easy to make. Read on the recipe below and treat your self to a good and delicious meal from the comfort of your home.

Ingredients:

·        Duck meat                                         4 Pieces

·        vegetable oil                                      4 Tbsp

·        bay leaves                                         2

·        stalk of lemongrass (Crushed)

·        lime leaves                                         2

Seasonings:

·        Fresh ginger                      5gm/2cm

·        Kencur                               5gm/2cm

·        Sugar                                 1tsp

·        Salt                                     2tsp

·        Galangal                            5gm/2 cm

·        Coriander                          1/2 tsp

·        Pepper(ground)                1tsp

·        Garlic                                8 Cloves

·        Fried Shrimp paste          1tsp

Preparation Method

1.      Gently massage the cut cubes of duck adding all the seasonings and let it sit for several hours.

2.      Heat the oil in a pan and add in the spiced duck, lemongrass, bay leaf and lime leaves.

3.      Stir fry it until the meat gets stiff and turns white

4.      Add in a little bit of water and cook over low heat until the meat becomes tender.

5.      Remove, let cool.

6.      Heat oil over medium heat and fry it again until the meat becomes dry. Remove from the oil and drain

7.      Serve hot with Peanut Sauce