Duck Confit Spring Rolls

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These Duck Confit Spring Rolls fuse classic French indulgence with the crisp charm of Asian street food. Shredded duck confit—succulent, slow-cooked, and rich—is nestled with julienned carrots, scallions, and aromatic herbs in a delicate wrapper, then fried to golden perfection. Served with a tangy plum or hoisin dipping sauce and a flourish of microgreens, they offer an appetizer that’s equal parts luxurious and crave-worthy.

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time25 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time45 mins
For the Filling:
 2 duck confit legs, shredded (skin removed, optional)
 ½ cup julienned carrots
 ¼ cup julienned cucumber (seeds removed)
 ¼ cup finely shredded Napa cabbage
 2 scallions, sliced thin
 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
 1 tsp soy sauce
 1 tsp sesame oil
For the Rolls:
 8 spring roll wrappers (rice paper or wheat-based for frying)
 Oil for frying (peanut or vegetable)
Dipping Sauce Ideas:
 Hoisin-plum sauce: Mix 2 tbsp hoisin, 1 tbsp plum sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar
 Spicy chili lime sauce: Chili paste, lime juice, honey
Prepare the Filling
1

 

  • In a bowl, combine shredded duck with carrots, cabbage, cucumber, scallions, herbs, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

  • Toss lightly until well mixed but not overly wet.

Assemble the Spring Rolls
2

 

 

  • Lay one wrapper flat (use water to soften rice paper or a damp towel to cover wheat wrappers).

  • Add about 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom third.

  • Fold the bottom over the filling, then sides inward, and roll tightly like a burrito.

  • Seal the edge with a dab of water.

Fry the Spring Rolls
3

 

 

  • Heat ~2 inches of oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C).

  • Carefully lower 3–4 rolls at a time into the oil.

  • Fry until golden and crispy, ~2–3 minutes each side.

  • Drain on paper towels.

4

Alternative: For a lighter option, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes or air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.

Serve
5

 

 

  • Arrange rolls on a stylish plate.

  • Garnish with microgreens or edible flowers.

  • Serve with your preferred dipping sauce on the side.

Tips & Twists
6

 

 

  • Add finely chopped shiitake mushrooms or water chestnuts for texture.

  • Use Vietnamese rice paper for a translucent, light wrapper (not for frying).

  • Pair with a chilled Gewürztraminer to cut through the richness.

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Ingredients

For the Filling:
 2 duck confit legs, shredded (skin removed, optional)
 ½ cup julienned carrots
 ¼ cup julienned cucumber (seeds removed)
 ¼ cup finely shredded Napa cabbage
 2 scallions, sliced thin
 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
 1 tsp soy sauce
 1 tsp sesame oil
For the Rolls:
 8 spring roll wrappers (rice paper or wheat-based for frying)
 Oil for frying (peanut or vegetable)
Dipping Sauce Ideas:
 Hoisin-plum sauce: Mix 2 tbsp hoisin, 1 tbsp plum sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar
 Spicy chili lime sauce: Chili paste, lime juice, honey

Directions

Prepare the Filling
1

 

  • In a bowl, combine shredded duck with carrots, cabbage, cucumber, scallions, herbs, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

  • Toss lightly until well mixed but not overly wet.

Assemble the Spring Rolls
2

 

 

  • Lay one wrapper flat (use water to soften rice paper or a damp towel to cover wheat wrappers).

  • Add about 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom third.

  • Fold the bottom over the filling, then sides inward, and roll tightly like a burrito.

  • Seal the edge with a dab of water.

Fry the Spring Rolls
3

 

 

  • Heat ~2 inches of oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C).

  • Carefully lower 3–4 rolls at a time into the oil.

  • Fry until golden and crispy, ~2–3 minutes each side.

  • Drain on paper towels.

4

Alternative: For a lighter option, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes or air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.

Serve
5

 

 

  • Arrange rolls on a stylish plate.

  • Garnish with microgreens or edible flowers.

  • Serve with your preferred dipping sauce on the side.

Tips & Twists
6

 

 

  • Add finely chopped shiitake mushrooms or water chestnuts for texture.

  • Use Vietnamese rice paper for a translucent, light wrapper (not for frying).

  • Pair with a chilled Gewürztraminer to cut through the richness.

Notes

Duck Confit Spring Rolls
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