Duck Vindaloo

Duck is not a traditional food in Goa, as far as we know, but we thought it would make a wonderful vindaloo, and so it does. (For more about the vindaloo tradition, see Goan Pork Vindaloo.) The sake, vodka, or Chinese rice wine are our suggested substitutes for the traditional local liquor called feni.

This vindaloo has heat, but it’s not overwhelming. It makes a great main dish for a dinner party because