Stir Crazy: Hoisin Duck With Soy Pomegranate

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• pinch of salt
• 10 ounces duck breast fillets
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated peeled ginger
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
• 3 cavolo nero (kale) leaves
• 1/2 cup cold vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium light soy sauce
• 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/3 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
• 1 scallion