Guyanese Duck Curry

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This dish symbolizes unity and brings a sense of togetherness to every table. It stands as a testament to the Guyanese spirit of hospitality and love. The recipe involves tenderizing the duck, marinating it with spices and seasonings, and simmering it to perfection, ensuring every bite is infused with the heritage and warmth of Guyana.

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Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Guyanese

Keyword: curry, duck

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Calories: 1107kcal

Cost: $30

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Ingredients

2 lbs. duck cut into pieces
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin geera
1.5 teaspoons garam masala or ground masala
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons green seasoning
2 tomato cubes
1 small fresh tomato chopped
1 cinnamon stick
3 Wiri Wiri peppers chopped (adjust for heat preference)
2 large potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon flour
2 sprigs thyme
3 cups water
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the Duck: Coat duck pieces with flour for tenderizing. Rinse off the flour, then let it sit in a strainer for 10 minutes.
Flavor the Duck: Mix duck with 1 tablespoon curry powder, a tomato cube, salt, thyme, green seasoning, and a cinnamon stick. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Create Curry Paste: Mix ground cumin, remaining curry powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, green seasoning, a tomato cube, chopped Wiri Wiri peppers, and thyme in a bowl.
Cook the Curry Paste: Sauté onions, garlic, ginger, and 1 chopped Wiri Wiri pepper. Add the curry paste, cook for 2 minutes, then add water and cook for another 3 minutes.
Cook Duck and Potatoes: Add marinated duck, cook for 5 minutes. Add chopped fresh tomato, cook for another 10 minutes. Add potatoes, mix well.
Let it Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 40–60 minutes until duck is tender, and potatoes are cooked.
Adjust Flavors: Taste and adjust seasoning for salt, pepper, and heat.
Enjoy: Sprinkle fresh parsley or green onions on top.

Notes

Serve hot with rice or roti add some dhal on the side if desired.

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