Orange Lacquered Duck Skewers

 

4 skewers

• 1 duck breast, cut into 12 3-cm (1½-inch) cubes
• 4 dried figs
• 1 leek, cut into 1 cm (½ in.) rounds

Soy-orange marinade

• 60 ml honey
• 30 ml soy sauce
• 30 ml rice vinegar
• 5 ml ground coriander
• 30 ml fresh thyme, chopped
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

1. In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients, then add the duck cubes and figs; mix well and leave to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.
2. On pre-soaked wooden skewers, alternate the duck cubes, figs and leek slices.
3. Brush the skewers with the marinade and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on the barbecue or in a ridged cast iron skillet; turn and brush several times during cooking.
4. Serve.

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