Smoked Duck & Fermented Tofu Noodles
This complex noodle dish features succulent, smoky duck breast paired with the intensely savory and slightly sweet notes of fermented tofu sauce. It's a symphony of umami and salty flavors, finished with crisp vegetables for a delightful textural contrast.
Prep Time
150 min
Difficulty
Hard
Servings
4
Calories
650 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Score the duck breast skin in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the flesh. Season generously with salt and pepper.
~5 min - 2
Prepare the smoker according to manufacturer's instructions. Place the duck breasts skin-side up in the smoker. Smoke for 60-75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 15 minutes.
~90 min - 3
While the duck is smoking, rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms by soaking them in hot water for 30 minutes. Squeeze out excess water, discard stems, and thinly slice the caps.
~30 min - 4
In a small bowl, mash the fermented tofu until smooth. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and 100ml of the mushroom soaking liquid (strained). Stir to combine.
~5 min - 5
Finely mince the garlic and ginger. Add them to the fermented tofu sauce.
~2 min - 6
Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
~10 min - 7
Cut the bok choy heads in half lengthwise. Mince the scallions. Thinly slice the rested smoked duck breast.
~5 min - 8
Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the bok choy and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Remove from skillet.
~5 min - 9
Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the same skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
~3 min - 10
Add the cooked noodles and the fermented tofu sauce to the skillet. Toss well to coat the noodles and mushrooms. If using, add chili flakes.
~3 min - 11
Add the stir-fried bok choy and sliced smoked duck breast to the skillet. Toss gently to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
~2 min - 12
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh scallions.
Tips
- If you don't have a smoker, you can pan-sear the duck breast until cooked through, then thinly slice it. The smoky flavor will be absent but the dish will still be delicious.
- Fermented tofu can be quite salty, so taste the sauce before adding additional soy sauce to adjust seasoning.
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