Asian Braised Duck Legs Recipe

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Asian Braised Duck Legs
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Directions:

  1. Season legs with salt& pepper.
  2. Heat a kettle large enough to hold legs in 1 layer, add legs fat side down, cook 15-20 minutes until browned.
  3. Turn over and cook 2 minutes more, remove to a plate.
  4. In fat add black beans, garlic, and ginger.
  5. Saute 2 minutes.
  6. Add onion, carrots, celery, shiitakes, cook 3 minutes more.
  7. Add shaoxing and deglaze the pan.
  8. Add tamari, sugar, thyme and duck legs back to pan, fat side up.
  9. Add water to cover.
  10. Simmer 1 1/2 hrs until duck is tender.
  11. Remove legs to a platter.
  12. Reduce cooking liquid by one half until thickened.
  13. You may add 1 tbs cornstarch mixed with water if sauce isn't thick enough.
  14. Pour over legs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 249.1 Kcal (1043 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.72g 7%
Cholesterol 79.86mg 27%
Sodium 1123.24mg 47%
Potassium 394.56mg 8%
Total Carbs 25.33g 8%
Sugars 17.14g 69%
Dietary Fiber 3.43g 14%
Protein 26.27g 53%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 52.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 106.76 Kcal (447 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.02g 7%
Cholesterol 34.23mg 27%
Sodium 481.38mg 47%
Potassium 169.1mg 8%
Total Carbs 10.86g 8%
Sugars 7.34g 69%
Dietary Fiber 1.47g 14%
Protein 11.26g 53%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 12%
Calcium 22.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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