2 Ways to Cook Duck with Green Bananas and Ginger, Irresistibly Delicious

Prepare the ingredients

The duck meat you buy needs to be thoroughly cleaned to ensure the deliciousness of the dish.

To eliminate the smell of the duck meat, you should put the duck in a large bowl, use salt and white vinegar to scrub the body of the duck for about 10 minutes, then rinse it clean with cold water. After the duck meat has been cleaned and the smell removed, cut it into bite-sized pieces, rinse it again with cold water, and let it drain, then place it in a large bowl.

Peel the green bananas and cut them into pieces about the length of one finger, then split them into 4 and soak them in diluted saltwater to prevent browning.

Cut the roots off the green onions, discard any wilted leaves, wash them clean, then cut them into pieces about 2 finger lengths long.

Marinate the duck meat

Marinate the duck meat with 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1/3 tablespoon of pepper. Use chopsticks to stir well so that the spices blend together and soak into the meat evenly. Marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes.

Braised duck meat with green bananas

Heat a pan on the stove with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add minced garlic and chopped ginger to sauté.

When the garlic and ginger turn golden and fragrant, add the marinated duck meat and stir quickly until the meat is sealed, then add chopped fresh chili.

Pour in enough water to just cover the meat, use chopsticks to gently stir and mix the seasoning into the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add 1 tablespoon of coloring sauce to the pot, stir well to dissolve the color and reduce the heat, cover and braise the meat for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, uncover, add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the braised meat, stir well, and add the green bananas, mixing for the seasoning to absorb. Continue to braise, covered, for another 15 minutes, until the water reduces and the meat and bananas have absorbed the seasoning and are evenly colored. Taste again for seasoning, then add the chopped green onions and stir for another minute before turning off the heat.

Your dish is now ready to be plated and enjoyed!

Final Product

Fragrant, hot green banana duck stew is presented, attracting every gaze on your family kitchen table.

Each piece of duck meat is firm, shiny, and evenly brown, beautifully interspersed with green banana slices soaked in spices. The duck meat is marinated deeply with rich flavors while still retaining its natural chewy sweetness. The crisp, rich green bananas are incredibly appetizing when served with hot, sticky white rice.

This is a simple, easy-to-make dish that is extremely appealing, elevating your family meal menu.

Prepare the ingredients

To make the dish flavorful, the duck meat needs to be thoroughly cleaned and odor removed before cooking. After purchasing the duck, place it in a large basin, rub salt and white vinegar over the duck for about 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with cold water.

After the duck has been cleaned and rinsed, cut it into bite-sized pieces, wash it again with cold water, and let it drain, then place it in a large bowl.

Peel the ginger, remove the eyes, wash it clean, then slice it, and finally crush it.

Crush the lemongrass and cut it into sections. Peel the garlic, wash it clean, and then mince it.

Marinate the duck meat

Marinate the duck with 3 tablespoons of seasoning, 1 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, then add the minced garlic and mix well for the meat to absorb the seasoning.

Finally, add the crushed ginger and lemongrass, mix well, and let the meat marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Duck meat stewed with galangal

Place a pot on the stove over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pot. When the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then quickly add the marinated duck meat to stir-fry.

Once you see the meat has firmed up, add water just enough to cover the meat, use chopsticks to stir well, then continue to cook until the water boils vigorously, then reduce the heat, cover the pot, and stew for another 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, uncover the pot and you will see that the water has reduced; adjust the seasoning to taste, crush 3 fresh chilies and add them to the pot, increase the heat to bring the stew back to a boil. Turn off the heat and serve the meat to enjoy.

Final product

A plate of duck meat stewed with galangal, fragrant and steaming, is presented beautifully.

Each piece of duck meat is cut into bite-sized pieces, soaked in rich seasoning but still retains the fragrant aroma and the chewy sweetness characteristic of duck meat. The pleasant aroma of galangal and lemongrass spreads, making the dish even more appealing.

This is a simple, easy-to-make stew that doesn’t take much time, perfect to serve with hot, sticky white rice, enhancing the flavor of your family meal.