Serving size: Makes about 48
1 Chinese roast duck (purchase fresh from Asian market)
12 scallions (shallots/spring onions)
4 carrots, peeled and julienned
4 flour tortillas
48 toothpicks
1/2 cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) hoisin sauce, for
dipping
Remove meat from duck
and discard bones. Slice meat and skin into
bite-sized pieces about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Trim
away root end of scallions, then cut scallions
into 1-1/4-inch (3-cm) lengths. Using a sharp
knife or kitchen shears, cut a fringe in end of
each scallion. Place scallion brushes in a bowl
of ice water (scallions will curl in ice water).
Place carrots in bowl of ice water with
scallions. Chill until ready to serve.
Warm tortillas in a microwave oven for 1 minute or wrapped in aluminum foil in a 275 degrees F. (140 degrees C/Gas 1) oven for 10 minutes. Using kitchen shears, cut tortillas into 3/4-inch by 4-inch (2-cm by 10-cm) strips.
Working in batches,
place tortilla strips on work surface. Top each
strip with a small amount of duck, 1 scallion
curl, 4 to 5 carrot pieces and a dash of hoisin
sauce. Roll up and secure with a toothpick.
Serve with hoisin sauce for dipping.
Hints
Prepare duck, scallions and carrots 2 hours
ahead. Assemble just before serving.