Thai Duck Legs with Prik Nam Sauce
A flavorful and spicy Thai-inspired dish featuring crispy duck legs in a rich and tangy prik nam sauce.
Ingredients
- ●4 duck legsbone-in
- ●1/2 cup prik nam saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tbsp coconut oilfor frying
- ●1 tsp fish sauceoptional
- ●1 tsp brown sugaroptional
- ●1/4 cup fresh cilantrochopped, for garnish
- ●1/4 cup fresh basilchopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Rinse the duck legs and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium-high heat. Sear the duck legs until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- 4
Transfer the duck legs to a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 5
While the duck legs are baking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the prik nam sauce and stir to combine.
- 6
If using fish sauce and brown sugar, stir them in at this point.
- 7
Once the duck legs are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve the duck legs with the prik nam sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped cilantro and basil.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!