Crispy Duck and Hoisin Tarts Recipe.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6-8 tarts

Crispy Duck and Hoisin Tarts are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will impress your guests at any gathering. The richness of the crispy duck breast pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the hoisin sauce, while the cucumber adds a fresh crunch. All these wonderful flavors are encased in a flaky puff pastry tart shell and garnished with spring onions and cilantro. These tarts are the perfect appetiser for a special occasion or a sophisticated addition to your afternoon tea spread.

Ingredients:

• Duck:

• Duck breasts: 2

• Salt: 1 tsp

• Five-spice powder: 1/2 tsp

• Tart Shells: puff pastry
  

• Filling:

• Hoisin sauce: 1/3 cup

• Spring onions 3, thinly sliced

• Cucumber: 1 small, julienned or thinly sliced

• Fresh cilantro: a few leaves for garnish

tart:

. puff pastry sheets 3

. (you can also make your own)

Note: The cooking time may vary based on the type and brand of puff pastry used for the tart shells. Be sure to check the packaging for recommended cooking times and temperatures.

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Instructions:

step 1: Prep the Duck

step 2: Score the duck breast skin in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Brush it with hosin.

step 3: Rub both sides of the duck breasts with salt and five-spice powder.

step 4: Cook the Duck:

step 5: Place the duck breasts skin-side down in a cold, non-stick skillet.

step 6: Turn the heat to medium and let the duck slowly render its fat. Cook until the skin is crispy and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.

step 7: Flip the duck over and cook for another 4-5 minutes until it's medium-rare.

step 8: Remove the duck from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, thinly slice or shred the meat.

step 9: Assemble the Tarts:

step 10: Pre-bake the tart shells, you can buy puff pastry or make it.

step 11: Spread a thin layer of hoisin sauce inside each tart shell.

step 12: Add slices or shreds of duck into each tart.

step 13: Top with slices of cucumber salsa and sprinkle with spring onions.

• Serve:

• Place the tarts on a serving platter.

• Garnish with a cilantro leaf and drizzle a little more hoisin sauce over the top if desired.

• Serve immediately.

These tarts combine the rich flavor of duck with the sweetness of hoisin sauce, the freshness of cucumber, and the bite of spring onions, all packed into a crispy tart shell. They're sure to be a hit at any gathering!

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