Delicious Duck Adobo Recipe

This Duck Adobo recipe takes the classic Filipino dish to a whole new level. Succulent pieces of duck are marinated in a tangy soy-vinegar sauce with a blend of aromatic spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, the duck becomes tender and flavorful, making every bite a delight. Serve this mouthwatering dish with steamed rice and garnish with chopped scallions for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs duck, cut into serving pieces
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, chopped onion, bay leaves, and whole peppercorns.
2. Add the duck pieces to the marinade and let it sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3. Heat the cooking oil in a Dutch oven or a large pot over medium heat.
4. Remove the duck pieces from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later.
5. Sear the duck pieces in the hot oil until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
6. In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and golden brown.
7. Return the seared duck pieces to the pot and pour in the reserved marinade.
8. Cover the pot and bring the adobo to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the duck is tender and the flavors are well-infused.
9. Once cooked, remove the duck pieces from the pot and set aside.
10. Increase the heat to medium-high and let the sauce reduce for a few minutes, or until thickened to your desired consistency.
11. Return the duck pieces to the pot and stir to coat them evenly with the thickened sauce.
12. Serve the duck adobo hot with steamed rice and garnish with chopped scallions.

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