Duck Tacos

MexicanOtherIntermediate20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup julienned onions
  • 4 cup duck confit, shredded
  • 0.5 cup tamarind sauce
  • 0.3 cup chopped green onions
  • 12 each small flour tortillas
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 each lemon, juiced
  • 2 each avocados, seeded, peeled, and diced
  • 1 each lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cup shredded lettuce

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a sauté pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add the duck confit and sauté for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Stir in the tamarind sauce and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the green onions and remove from heat.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil for frying. Fry the tortillas a couple at a time until golden-brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Whisk together the sour cream and lemon juice in a small bowl for the crema.

  5. 5

    In another bowl, combine the diced avocados, lime juice, garlic, and 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper for quick guacamole.

  6. 6

    To assemble, lay one tortilla on each plate. Spoon 1/2 cup duck mixture over the tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.

  7. 7

    Add a second tortilla on top and repeat. Top each taco with the third tortilla. Garnish with cilantro sour cream and guacamole.