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Honey glazed duck strips with sweet potato mash

Honey glazed duck strips with sweet potato mash serve 4 people, take 35 minutes, and are easy to make for about €4.20 per person. The trick is timing, you sear the duck hot and fast, then stir in the honey only at the very end so it glazes without burning.

Tonight, duck strips glazed with honey, with a silky sweet potato mash, a dinner that looks impressive for just twenty minutes of hands on time.

Honey glazed duck strips with sweet potato mash
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€4.20
Calories per person
500 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter

Seared hot and fast, the duck stays pink in the center while its skin grabs onto a sticky, sweet and savory honey soy glaze. The sweet potato mash brings natural sweetness and a silkiness that cream and butter push even further. Together they need nothing else, just the pan juices tying the whole plate.

This is the kind of dinner you pull out on a weeknight when you want something that feels special without eating up your evening, twenty minutes of actual hands on work once the mash is going. It also works well for casual guests midweek, the duck cooks in minutes and the mash wins everyone over.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Duck breast strips 600 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Sweet potatoes 900 g
  • Chives 1 bunch

Pantry

  • Honey 3 tbsp
  • Soy sauceoften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Heavy cream 10 cl
  • Butter 30 g

Allergens Lactose, Soy, Gluten

The step by step recipe

  1. Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into large chunks and cook them in salted water. 18 min

    They're done when a knife slides in easily, don't let them sit too long or the mash turns watery.

  2. Drain them and mash with the hot cream, butter, salt and pepper until smooth.

    Pass them through a potato ricer, it gives the smoothest texture.

  3. Heat the oil in a very hot skillet and sear the duck strips on all sides. 6 min

    Don't overcook them, they should stay slightly pink to stay tender.

  4. Lower the heat, add the honey and soy sauce and let the duck glaze while turning it. 2 min

    Coat the meat well with the glaze, it should turn glossy and cling to the strips.

  5. Plate the mash, add the duck strips, drizzle with the pan juices and scatter over the chives.

    Let the meat rest a minute before serving, the juices settle back in.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pull the duck strips out of the fridge fifteen minutes before cooking, they sear better and stay tender inside.
  • Watch the honey closely once it's in the pan, it caramelizes within seconds and can turn bitter if you leave it on the heat too long.
  • If your mash cools before the duck is ready, cover the pot with its lid, the trapped steam keeps it smooth and warm.

The variations

  • Swap the honey for maple syrup for a glaze that's a bit less sweet and rounder on the palate.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the duck strips with firm tofu slices, seared the same way and coated in the same glaze.
  • To save time, make the sweet potato mash the day before and gently reheat it while you cook the duck.

What to serve it with

  • A crisp green salad
  • Steamed green beans
  • A glass of sparkling apple juice

Storage

Leftovers keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container, ideally with the duck and mash stored separately. The mash freezes well for up to a month, but the duck loses tenderness once frozen and thawed, so it's best eaten fresh. Reheat the duck gently in a skillet over low heat so it doesn't dry out.

Questions about this dish

Can I use a whole duck breast instead of strips?

Yes, sear the breast skin side down then flesh side, and slice it into strips once cooked. It will need a bit more time in the pan, then finish with the same honey glaze.

Do I need a special soy sauce for this recipe?

If you want to avoid gluten, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce, it has the same salty depth and works exactly the same way here. Just check the label before buying.

Can I make the mash ahead of time?

Yes, make it a few hours ahead and reheat it gently over low heat, stirring in a splash of cream if it has thickened. Avoid high heat, it can catch and stick to the pot.

How do I know the duck strips are cooked enough?

They should stay slightly pink in the center to stay tender, overcooking dries them out fast. About six minutes over high heat, turning regularly, is usually enough.

How long does it take to make honey glazed duck strips with sweet potato mash?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in honey glazed duck strips with sweet potato mash?

About 500 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does honey glazed duck strips with sweet potato mash cost?

About €4.20 per serving, or €16.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose, soy, gluten. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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