eCook Meal
Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles
with charred corn, cucumber matchsticks & fresh coriander
Sweet soy sauce-glazed duck breast is served with puffed crunchy noodles for a texture and flavour explosion! It is served with a corn & cucumber salad that is dressed in lime juice for a zesty kick and peanuts for the perfect crunch!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
GLASS HALF FULL
Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge ½ the noodles in boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Give them a stir, cover with a plate, and soak for 6-8 minutes until cooked and glassy. Drain on completion and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.
ORIENTAL Corn
Place a deep pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Corn and ½ the rub and fry for 3-4 minutes until the corn is starting to char, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and place in a bowl. Add the Cucumber matchsticks, ½ the chopped coriander, the lime zest (to taste), a squeeze of lime juice, and the chopped peanuts. Mix until fully combined.
SWEET SOY DUCK BREAST
Pat the duck breast dry with paper towel. Using a sharp knife, cut broad, cross-hatch slits into the duck skin, without piercing the flesh. Place in a cold pan skin-side down without oil (the duck breast will render its own fat). Place over a medium heat and let the duck fat render while the pan heats up. Fry for 5-8 minutes until the skin is crispy. Turn up the heat to medium-high, and drain the excess duck fat. Flip the duck breast, and cook for 2-4 minutes on the other side. (This time frame will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final minute, baste the duck with the sweet soy. Remove from the pan on completion and allow to rest for 3 minutes before slicing. Reserve any sauce remaining in the pan.
FRY YOUR VERMICELLI
Separate the remaining dry noodles. Return the pan (from Step 2) to a medium-high heat with enough oil to deep-fry the noodles. Once the oil is hot, gently lower handfuls of the dry noodles into the hot oil. Deep fry the noodles for 5-10 seconds or until the noodles are puffed and crispy, flipping halfway. Don’t let the noodles brown! On completion, drain on paper towel, and sprinkle with seasoning and the remaining rub.
WHAT A BEAUTY!
Make a bed of the silky noodles. Top with the Cucumber & corn salad and the juicy duck slices. Drizzle with generous spoonfuls of the remaining pan sauce. Garnish with the crunchy puffed noodles, the remaining coriander, and a lime wedge. Well done, Chef!
GLASS HALF FULL
Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge ½ the noodles in boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Give them a stir, cover with a plate, and soak for 6-8 minutes until cooked and glassy. Drain on completion and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.
ORIENTAL Corn
Place a deep pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Corn and ½ the rub and fry for 3-4 minutes until the corn is starting to char, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and place in a bowl. Add the Cucumber matchsticks, ½ the chopped coriander, the lime zest (to taste), a squeeze of lime juice, and the chopped peanuts. Mix until fully combined.
SWEET SOY DUCK BREAST
Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towel. Using a sharp knife, cut broad, cross-hatch slits into the duck skin, without piercing the flesh. Place in a cold pan skin-side down without oil (the duck breasts will render their own fat). Place over a medium heat and let the duck fat render while the pan heats up. Fry for 5-8 minutes until the skin is crispy. Turn up the heat to medium-high, and drain the excess duck fat. Flip the duck breasts, and cook for 2-4 minutes on the other side. (This time frame will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final minute, baste the duck with the sweet soy. Remove from the pan on completion and allow to rest for 3 minutes before slicing. Reserve any sauce remaining in the pan.
FRY YOUR VERMICELLI
Separate the remaining dry noodles. Return the pan (from Step 2) to a medium-high heat with enough oil to deep-fry the noodles. Once the oil is hot, gently lower handfuls of the dry noodles into the hot oil. Deep fry the noodles for 5-10 seconds or until the noodles are puffed and crispy, flipping halfway. Don’t let the noodles brown! On completion, drain on paper towel, and sprinkle with seasoning and the remaining rub.
WHAT A BEAUTY!
Make a bed of the silky noodles. Top with the Cucumber & corn salad and the juicy duck slices. Drizzle with generous spoonfuls of the remaining pan sauce. Garnish with the crunchy puffed noodles, the remaining coriander, and a lime wedge. Well done, Chef!
GLASS HALF FULL
Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge ½ the noodles in boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Give them a stir, cover with a plate, and soak for 6-8 minutes until cooked and glassy. Drain on completion and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.
ORIENTAL Corn
Place a deep pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Corn and ½ the rub and fry for 3-4 minutes until the corn is starting to char, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and place in a bowl. Add the Cucumber matchsticks, ½ the chopped coriander, the lime zest (to taste), a squeeze of lime juice, and the chopped peanuts. Mix until fully combined.
SWEET SOY DUCK BREAST
Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towel. Using a sharp knife, cut broad, cross-hatch slits into the duck skin, without piercing the flesh. Place in a cold pan skin-side down without oil (the duck breasts will render their own fat). Place over a medium heat and let the duck fat render while the pan heats up. Fry for 5-8 minutes until the skin is crispy. Turn up the heat to medium-high, and drain the excess duck fat. Flip the duck breasts, and cook for 2-4 minutes on the other side. (This time frame will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final minute, baste the duck with the sweet soy. Remove from the pan on completion and allow to rest for 3 minutes before slicing. Reserve any sauce remaining in the pan.
FRY YOUR VERMICELLI
Separate the remaining dry noodles. Return the pan (from Step 2) to a medium-high heat with enough oil to deep-fry the noodles. Once the oil is hot, gently lower handfuls of the dry noodles into the hot oil. Deep fry the noodles for 5-10 seconds or until the noodles are puffed and crispy, flipping halfway. Don’t let the noodles brown! On completion, drain on paper towel, and sprinkle with seasoning and the remaining rub. You may need to do this step in batches.
WHAT A BEAUTY!
Make a bed of the silky noodles. Top with the Cucumber & corn salad and the juicy duck slices. Drizzle with generous spoonfuls of the remaining pan sauce. Garnish with the crunchy puffed noodles, the remaining coriander, and a lime wedge. Well done, Chef!
GLASS HALF FULL
Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge ½ the noodles in boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Give them a stir, cover with a plate, and soak for 6-8 minutes until cooked and glassy. Drain on completion and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.
ORIENTAL Corn
Place a deep pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Corn and ½ the rub and fry for 3-4 minutes until the corn is starting to char, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and place in a bowl. Add the Cucumber matchsticks, ½ the chopped coriander, the lime zest (to taste), a squeeze of lime juice, and the chopped peanuts. Mix until fully combined.
SWEET SOY DUCK BREAST
Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towel. Using a sharp knife, cut broad, cross-hatch slits into the duck skin, without piercing the flesh. Place in a cold pan skin-side down without oil (the duck breasts will render their own fat). Place over a medium heat and let the duck fat render while the pan heats up. Fry for 5-8 minutes until the skin is crispy. Turn up the heat to medium-high, and drain the excess duck fat. Flip the duck breasts, and cook for 2-4 minutes on the other side. (This time frame will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final minute, baste the duck with the sweet soy. Remove from the pan on completion and allow to rest for 3 minutes before slicing. Reserve any sauce remaining in the pan.
FRY YOUR VERMICELLI
Separate the remaining dry noodles. Return the pan (from Step 2) to a medium-high heat with enough oil to deep-fry the noodles. Once the oil is hot, gently lower handfuls of the dry noodles into the hot oil. Deep fry the noodles for 5-10 seconds or until the noodles are puffed and crispy, flipping halfway. Don’t let the noodles brown! On completion, drain on paper towel, and sprinkle with seasoning and the remaining rub. You may need to do this step in batches.
WHAT A BEAUTY!
Make a bed of the silky noodles. Top with the Cucumber & corn salad and the juicy duck slices. Drizzle with generous spoonfuls of the remaining pan sauce. Garnish with the crunchy puffed noodles, the remaining coriander, and a lime wedge. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R126.38
for 4 servings · R31.59 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 1.14× packR36.56
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Corn needs 200 gKoo Creamstyle Sweetcorn 415 g 415 g at R23.99 · 48% of packR11.56
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Fresh Coriander needs 15 gFree Range Smoked Paprika & Coriander Deboned Chicken Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R164.99 · 2% of packR2.47
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Peanuts needs 40 gBlack Cat Crunchy Peanut Butter 800 g 800 g at R95.99 · 5% of packR4.80
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Free-range Duck Breasts needs 4Free Range Duck Breast Mini Fillets 200 g R44.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R44.99
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Limes needs 2Chilli and Lime Salt 40 g R25.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R25.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Rice Vermicelli Noodles
- NOMU Oriental Rub
- Sweet Soy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles?
The preparation time for Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles with charred corn, cucumber matchsticks & fresh coriander is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles with charred corn, cucumber matchsticks & fresh coriander?
The total time required to make Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles with charred corn, cucumber matchsticks & fresh coriander is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles?
Corn, Cucumber, Duck Breast, Fresh Coriander, Lime, NOMU Oriental Rub, Peanuts, Rice Vermicelli Noodles, Sweet Soy
What is the nutritional information of Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles?
Calories: 606, Carbs: 60 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 42.3 grams, Sugar: 4.5 grams, Salt: 1200 grams
How do I prepare Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles?
WHAT A BEAUTY!: Make a bed of the silky noodles. Top with the cucumber & corn salad and the juicy duck slices. Drizzle with generous spoonfuls of the remaining pan sauce. Garnish with the crunchy puffed noodles, the remaining coriander, and a lime wedge. Well done, Chef! FRY YOUR VERMICELLI: Separate the remaining dry noodles. Return the pan (from Step 2) to a medium-high heat with enough oil to deep-fry the noodles. Once the oil is hot, gently lower handfuls of the dry noodles into the hot oil. Deep fry the noodles for 5-10 seconds or until the noodles are puffed and crispy, flipping halfway. Don’t let the noodles brown! On completion, drain on paper towel, and sprinkle with seasoning and the remaining rub. ORIENTAL CORN: Place a deep pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the corn and ½ the rub and fry for 3-4 minutes until the corn is starting to char, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and place in a bowl. Add the cucumber matchsticks, ½ the chopped coriander, the lime zest (to taste), a squeeze of lime juice, and the chopped peanuts. Mix until fully combined. GLASS HALF FULL: Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge ½ the noodles in boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Give them a stir, cover with a plate, and soak for 6-8 minutes until cooked and glassy. Drain on completion and toss through some oil to prevent sticking. SWEET SOY DUCK BREAST: Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towel. Using a sharp knife, cut broad, cross-hatch slits into the duck skin, without piercing the flesh. Place in a cold pan skin-side down without oil (the duck breasts will render their own fat). Place over a medium heat and let the duck fat render while the pan heats up. Fry for 5-8 minutes until the skin is crispy. Turn up the heat to medium-high, and drain the excess duck fat. Flip the duck breasts, and cook for 2-4 minutes on the other side. (This time frame will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final minute, baste the duck with the sweet soy. Remove from the pan on completion and allow to rest for 3 minutes before slicing. Reserve any sauce remaining in the pan.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles?
Corn, Cucumber, Duck Breast, Fresh Coriander, Lime, NOMU Oriental Rub, Peanuts, Rice Vermicelli Noodles, Sweet Soy
How many calories does Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles have?
606 calories
How much fat content does Duck & Crispy Vermicelli Noodles have?
grams