Crispy Asian Duck Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa

Yield: 4-6 servings

Author: Foodie On The Fly

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Crispy Asian Duck Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound (about 4 medium) tomatillo's, husked, rinsed and cut into quarters
• 2 jalapeno, stems broken off, roughly chopped (if you want more heat use serrano peppers instead)
• 1/2 to 2/3 of a loosely packed cilantro bunch, cut off thick lower stems
• Salt
• 1 medium avocado, flesh scooped from the skin, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine) (available at well-stocked grocery stores)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups coarsely shredded roast duck meat (pulled off half of a Chinese roast duck)
• Twelve corn tortillas, warmed 
• 1-2 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced (optional) 

Instructions

1. Combine tomatillos, garlic, jalapenos, and cilantro in a blender. Add 1⁄4 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt. Begin blending on low, at first pulsing to get the mixture moving evenly through the blender blades. Blend to a coarse puree. Taste and season with additional salt, if you think necessary. Pour into a serving dish and stir in the avocado.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, water, mirin and sugar. Simmer over medium heat until just beginning to thicken, 15 to 20 minutes. Set to the side
3. In a wok or heavy bottomed pan, heat the oil over high heat. When just beginning to smoke, add the duck and stir-fry until browned. Dribble in 2 or 3 tablespoons water, stir-fry a minute longer (to soften any overly crispy edges), then add 1⁄4 cup of the sauce. Stir-fry a minute longer, until the duck is glazed. 
4. Scoop onto a serving platter. Serve with warm corn tortillas, the tomatillo salsa, and the remaining sweetened soy sauce.
5. Garnish with sliced radish (optional) 

Notes:

The Tomatillo salsa is delicious alone and will pair well with your favorite Tortilla Chips.

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