This recipe for Smoked Duck Ramen Noodles features slices of tender, smoked duck breast layered over a bed of springy noodles in a rich, umami-flavored broth.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Simple yet elevated: using store-bought smoked duck makes this an easy meal that feels extra luxurious.
Delicious flavor: the soy-infused broth with a hint of yuzu pairs beautifully with the richness of duck.
Customizable: add your favorite ramen garnishes like soft-boiled jammy eggs, green onions, or chili oil.
It's a great way to use up smoked duck, if you've got leftovers from making Smoked Duck Burgers, or Cold Duck Noodle Salad.
Ingredients you'll need
Main:
- smoked duck breast: I used one that is fully cooked; can be packaged and frozen
Broth:
- sesame oil: toasted; for flavor
- garlic cloves: minced
- chicken broth: poultry broth, or duck broth if you have it; or sub with dashi stock or water
- light soy sauce: regular soy sauce
- dark soy sauce: is less salty than regular soy sauce; adds color
- granulated sugar: for balancing out the flavor
- rice vinegar: adds a little tang
- yuzu juice: adds brightness and citrus flavor to the broth; if you don't have it, you can add a little more rice vinegar instead
Noodles:
- ramen noodles: fresh or dried
Toppings: (optional)
- soft-boiled eggs
- chili oil
- furikake
- green onion
- cilantro
- jalapeno
- nori/seaweed
- fresh corn
Where to find?
You can find these ingredients at Asian supermarkets or Japanese grocery stores.
How to make duck ramen noodles
Prepare the duck:
Gently warm the duck (sear skin-side down in a skillet or frying pan, until warmed and slightly crisp) or bake in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes.
Let the duck rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain. Set aside.
Make the broth:
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add in sesame oil and lightly sauté minced garlic.
Add in the chicken broth, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar.
Simmer gently for about 5 minutes. When about to serve, stir in the yuzu juice.
Cook the noodles:
In a separate pot, cook the ramen noodles according to package directions.
Drain well.
Assemble:
Divide the cooked noodles between two bowls.
Pour the hot broth over the noodles, then top with warm duck slices and desired toppings.
How to serve
Serve the duck ramen noodles with other dishes such pork dumplings, chicken yakitori, or shrimp tempura sushi.
Pair with a refreshing iced sparkling yuzu, sparkling matcha yuzu, iced lychee dragonfruit, lychee soda, or raspberry lychee fizz.
How to store
Store any leftovers in separate, airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Expert tips
Don’t boil the yuzu: adding yuzu juice to the broth at the end preserves its bright flavor.
Defrost the night before: if using frozen pre-packaged smoked duck breast, defrost it in the fridge overnight prior to warming it.
If you have duck broth or poultry broth on hand, you can use that in place of the chicken stock.
Customize it: add other toppings such as corn, nori seaweed, shichimi togarashi.
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Smoked Duck Ramen Noodles
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Ingredients
Main:
- 1 smoked duck breast warmed and sliced
Broth:
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 C chicken broth or dashi, water
- 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yuzu juice
Noodles:
- 2 servings fresh or dried ramen noodles
Toppings: (optional)
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- chili oil
- green onions chopped
- jalapeno sliced
Instructions
Prepare the duck:
- Gently warm the duck (sear skin-side down in a skillet or frying pan, until warmed and slightly crisp) or bake in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes.
- Let the duck rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain. Set aside.
Make the broth:
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add in sesame oil and lightly sauté minced garlic.
- Add in the chicken broth, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar.
- Simmer gently for about 5 minutes. When about to serve, stir in the yuzu juice.
Cook the noodles:
- In a separate pot, cook the ramen noodles according to package directions.
- Drain well.
Assemble:
- Divide the cooked noodles between two bowls.
- Pour the hot broth over the noodles, then top with warm duck slices and desired toppings.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
Oh this smoked duck looks soo good and inviting - need to find if our Asian stores have it. And it's such a lovely addition to a hearty bowl of noodles!
Michelle
Thanks Ben, if you can find the smoked duck -- that will definitely make it so much more easier to make!
David @ Spiced
I know you started with the fully-cooked smoked duck, but you've got the wheels turning...can I smoke duck here at home? I've never tried, so that clearly means it's time to try! Haha. This looks delicious, Michelle!
Michelle
Thanks David, I'm sure you could definitely give smoking duck a go at home! You should try it! 🙂
Raymund | angsarap.net
I love how it turns simple store-bought smoked duck into something so luxe and comforting with that soy-yuzu broth, such a beautiful balance of rich and bright flavours. Yum!
Michelle
Right? Just a few simple ingredients to elevate something homey and humble into a delicious dish! Thanks Raymund!