Hoisin Duck Bao Buns and Sesame Fries
with Pickled Cucumber and Sambal Slaw
- Sesame
- Egg
- Mustard
- Soya
- Cereals containing gluten
- Almonds
- Brazil nuts
- Cashew nuts
- Pecan Nuts
- Peanut
- Hazelnuts
- Macadamia Nuts
- Pistachio nuts
- Nuts
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
These Hoisin Duck Bao Buns and Sesame Fries are a luxurious dinner night option, made with premium ingredients for a real taste of luxury at home!
Ingredients
450 grams
Potatoes
5 grams
Roasted White Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame May contain traces of: Almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashew nuts, Pecan Nuts, Peanut, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Nuts)
2 unit(s)
Confit Duck Legs
½ unit(s)
Cucumber
(May contain traces of: Celery)
15 milliliter(s)
Rice Vinegar
1 unit(s)
Spring Onion
120 grams
Sliced Carrot and Cabbage Mix
32 grams
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard)
15 grams
Sambal Paste
64 grams
Hoisin Sauce
(Contains: Soya)
4 unit(s)
Bao Buns
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Chop the potatoes lengthways into 1cm slices, then chop into 1cm wide fries (no need to peel).
Pop the fries onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle over the sesame seeds, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
Remove the confit duck legs from their packaging. Place onto another medium baking tray, skin-side up, and season with salt and pepper.
When the oven is hot, bake the fries on the middle shelf until golden, 30-40 mins. Turn halfway through.
At the same time, roast the duck on the top shelf for 25-30 mins. IMPORTANT: Ensure the duck is piping hot throughout.
Meanwhile, trim and halve the cucumber lengthways (see ingredients for amount), then slice it lengthways again into thin strips. Stack a handful of the slices at a time, slicing them thinly into matchsticks. TIP: This method of preparing veg is called a 'julienne' cut!
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, rice vinegar, sugar (see pantry for amount) and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.
In a medium bowl, add the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, sliced spring onion, sambal (add less if you'd prefer things milder) and a pinch of salt. Toss to combine and set aside.
When the duck is cooked, use two forks to shred the meat from the bones (discard the bones). Stir through the hoisin sauce.
Place the bao buns on a plate, sprinkle with a little water and microwave, 800W: 1 min / 900W: 45 secs / 1000W: 30 secs.
If you don't have a microwave, place the bao buns onto a large sheet of foil. Sprinkle with a little water, then fold the foil, sealing on all sides to create a parcel. Bake on the middle shelf until warm and fluffy, 2-3 mins.
When ready, transfer the bao buns to your plates. Fill with the hoisin duck and pickled cucumber.
Serve the slaw and fries alongside.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty duck and hoisin sauce combination, though some found it overly sweet.
- Ease of prep: Reviewers appreciated how simple and quick this dish was to prepare for a midweek treat.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more hoisin sauce and including spring onions to balance the flavours.
- Portions: Generous servings satisfied most diners; some even had enough for three people.
- Bao buns: Some found the buns too small or chewy; steaming carefully helps improve texture.
- Sides: The sesame fries were a standout hit; consider offering a vegetable alternative to chips.
