Garlic Duck and Rice

Name: Garlic Duck and Rice
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish; Lime wedges for serving; 3 tablespoons nam pla; One 4- to 5-pound duck, cut into serving pieces and trimmed of excess fat; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 2 whole heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 cups jasmine or other long-grain rice; 2 whole heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled; 2 cups jasmine or other long-grain rice

Preparation info

Makes
4 to 6
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

This Laotian version of arroz con pollo is a rich, flavorful, and gorgeous one-pot dish, unusual and quite easy. for information on Thai fish sauce (nam pla).

Ingredients

2 cups jasmine or other long-grain rice
2 whole heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled

Asia
Laos
Main course
Gluten-free
South East Asia

Method

Put the rice in a strainer and rinse it well, then soak in cold water to cover.
Meanwhile, put the garlic, pepper, salt, turmeric, and nam pla into a food processor or blender. Process until the garlic is pasty and the ingredients are well incorporated, stopping the machine and scraping the sides if necessary.
Place a deep skillet or flameproof casser