When cooked correctly, duck is a deliciously tender meat which can produce a brilliant crispy skin. Many Aussies wouldn’t regularly cook with duck at home, and leave it for special occasions instead. But this collection of delicious recipes showcase how easy it is to make a tasty duck dish at home.
The best part about this meat is it can be effortlessly paired with many different flavours, and is celebrated widely through different cuisines – from an Italian-style ragu pasta, to an Asian-spiced duck and lychee curry.
Flick through our recipes for inspiring ways to get cooking with duck at home.
Duck wontons in broth
Take your wontons up a notch with our tasty duck meat mixture in a rich and warming broth.
Peking duck
The ideal start to any occasion.
Sticky roast duck breast
This Chinese-style crispy duck breast is finished off with a sticky, sweet sauce and is served with fluffy rice and steamed greens for a winning family dinner idea.
Duck and mushroom soup
Succulent, juicy duck and hearty mushroom soup – full of wholesome, authentic Asian flavours, this is perfect combination for dinner tonight!
Duck and mango salad
The spices of chilli, ginger and cumin contrast against sweet mango in this fresh duck salad, perfect for lunch or a starter at a dinner party.
Red wine duck with Jerusalem artichoke puree
Rich duck cooked in wine and tomatoes makes for a perfect winter dish.
Duck breast in sticky orange sauce
A modern take on the traditional French dish duck a l’orange. It’s easy to make to ‘wow’ your guests at your next dinner party … or serve as a special dinner for your loved ones.
Cheat’s peking duck pancakes
This Chinese classic is fresh and delicious. And it’s easier to make than you think.
Roast duck with cherry sauce
Roast duck with cherry sauce
Hoisin duck stir-fry
This stir-fry also works well with leftover cooked chicken thigh or pork fillet. You can buy barbecued ducks from Asian supermarkets – or some good supermarkets. If unavailable, you can use barbecued chicken, though the flavour will be different. Note
Slow-roasted five spice duck
Pre-made pancake wrappers are available from Asian supermarkets. To make your own crepes, whisk 1 cup plain flour, 300 millilitres milk and egg together. Cook 2 tablespoons of mixture at a time, in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat, until golden. Turn and cook the other side. Note
Roast duck rice paper rolls
Rice paper rolls are best eaten within a few hours of preparing. Note
Roast duck with orange and snow pea salad
Duck is an excellent choice if you’re looking for something a little different. It is a rich meat, but the orange sauce and snow-pea salad provide the perfect contrast. Using both the stove top and the oven will result in perfectly cooked breast with a lovely crisp skin.
Duck breasts with five-spice and honey peaches
Although ingredients in five-spice powder vary from country to country, it is usually a fragrant ground mixture of cinnamon, clove, star anise, sichuan pepper and fennel seeds.
Duck broth with noodles
Delicious duck broth with noodles, gai larn, green onions and fresh coriander.
Crisp-skinned duck with orange and five-spice
Fragrant with spices and sticky with orange juice, this crisp-skinned roasted whole duck makes a spectacular centrepiece for a special dinner.
Duck confit with pan-fried kipflers and pear and watercress salad
An exquisite duck confit with pan-fried kipflers and pear and watercress salad for special occasions. The simple and centuries old process of cooking duck in this way has changed very little.
Braised duck ragù with pappardelle
Soft and tender braised duck ragu with pappardelle from Australian Women’s Weekly,
Barbecued duck with caramelised fennel oranges
Tender slices of duck, sweet orange and fennel go together beautifully in this elegant dish.
Chinese roast duck with green onion pancakes
This is not an easy dish to master, but it is spectacular; sticky, crispy, plum sauce-glazed skin, succulent duck meat and green onion pancakes make a meal to impress any guest with.
Confit duck & candied orange salad
Duck can be cooked up to 4 days ahead. Keep covered in oil in the refrigerator. Note
Tangy duck salad
Served alongside some sliced barbecued duck, this zesty Asian salad is full of spice and packs a punch.
Vietnamese duck salad
Vietnamese duck salad with rice noodles, sprouts, mint, coriander, and lemon grass.
Duck vindaloo
Spicy and rich duck vindaloo from Australian Women’s Weekly.
Drunken duck
The rich complex flavours of this dish make it a fabulous special occasion meal.
Duck legs with pancetta and white beans
If breadcrumbs are not brown, place dish under hot grill for a few seconds, until crisp. We used cannellini beans, but you can use any white bean if you like. Duck marylands have the leg and thigh still connected in a single piece; the bones and skin remain intact. Note
Duck a l’orange
Impress your guests with this rich French delicacy. With tender duck and a smooth orange glaze they’ll be raving for quite some time.
Sweet and sour duck with broccolini
Pomegranate molasses is available at Middle Eastern food stores and specialty food shops. Note
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