Lychee and Chili Glazed Crispy Duck Ribs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).

2. 2

   Trim excess fat from duck ribs. Season liberally with salt and black pepper.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Place duck ribs in a large pot. Add enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until tender.

   ~120 min
4. 4

   Drain the duck ribs and pat them dry with paper towels. Discard the cooking liquid.

   ~3 min
5. 5

   While the duck is simmering, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.

   ~5 min
6. 6

   In a blender or food processor, combine the simmered lychees (reserve a few for garnish if desired), sesame oil, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.

   ~2 min
7. 7

   Add the blended lychee mixture to the saucepan with the soy sauce mixture. Stir well and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened.

   ~10 min
8. 8

   Arrange the duck ribs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush generously with the prepared glaze.

   ~5 min
9. 9

   Increase oven temperature to 200°C (400°F). Bake the duck ribs for 20-25 minutes, basting with more glaze every 5-7 minutes, until the ribs are sticky and caramelized.

   ~25 min
10. 10

    Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with reserved lychees if desired.

    ~5 min