The Secrets Of Making A Perfect Roasted Duck Salad

ROAST DUCKand pepper into the cavity of the duck and place the
5 lb Duckling,excess fat removedduck on a rack in the roasting pan. Stir together the
1 T Soy Saucehoney and the vinegar and brush some over the duck.
1/2 t SaltRoast the duck until crisp and golden, about 1 hour,
1/2 t Peppercorns,Szechwan, Coarsely Groundoccasionally brushing with honey-vinegar mixture. Cool.
2 T HoneyWith a sharp knife, remove the skin from each side of
2 T Vinegar,Chinese, ricethe breast and cut into thin slivers. Remove the meat
DRESSINGfrom each side of the breast and cut it into thin slivers.
1 t Mustard,dryCombine the slivers of skin and the slivers of duck,
Saltreserve 1 cup. The remainder of the duck can be
Pepper,white, groundsaved for another use.
2 t SugarFor Dressing:
1/2 t Garlic,finely choppedIn a small bowl, blend together the dressing ingredients
1 1/2 T Soy Sauceand set aside. In a wok or wide casserole, heat 2
1/3 c Stock,chickeninches of vegetable oil over high heat to 450 F.
1/3 c Vinegar,Chinese, riceCarefully, add mai fun noodles, in a few seconds they
1/3 c Oil,vegetablewill puff. Turn carefully with a skimmer and cook the
Oil,vegetable (for deep fat frying)other side. Remove the noodles and drain on paper
3 1/2 oz Mai fun,(rice sticks)towels.
2 c Lettuce,iceberg, shreddedBreak up the noodles and arrange them on 4 chilled
6 T Scallions,slivered (garnish)serving plates. Scatter shredded lettuce over the
Cilantro (coriander) (garnish)noodles and top with the reserved duck. Garnish with
1 t Sesame seeds,lightly toastedscallions and cilantro. Stir dressing and drizzle a small
For Roast Duck:amount over each salad. Sprinkle with sesame seeds
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Rub some soy sauce, saltand serve, passing remaining dressing separately.