Bebek Betutu (Balinese Roast Duck) | Saveur

Bebek Betutu (Balinese Roast Duck) | Saveur

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In Bali, this aromatic chile and garlic stuffed duck is wrapped in coconut tree bark and steamed. We found it bakes beautifully rubbed in coconut oil and covered in aluminum foil. See the recipe »

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Ingredients

  • 1 Long Island or Pekin duck
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup coconut oil
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tbsp. tamarind concentrate
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tsp. shrimp paste
  • 1 tbsp. grated palm sugar
  • 3 tsp. kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
  • 12 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 8 small Asian shallots or 3 regular shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 6 candlenuts
  • 6 fresh small Thai red chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 (3") piece galangal, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 (3") piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 (2 1/2") piece turmeric, peeled and thinly sliced, or 2 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 5 fresh curry leaves
  • Thinly sliced Kaffir lime leaves, for garnish
  • Cooked white rice and sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, for serving (optional)

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