Where does Curry Duck come from?

Curry Duck — country of origin: Trinidad & Tobago.

What is Curry Duck made of?

Duck, curry powder, garlic, onion, Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme.

How do you pronounce Curry Duck?

Curry Duck (English) is pronounced /ˈkɜːri dʌk/.

Curry Duck

Pronunciation (IPA) /ˈkɜːri dʌk/

Duck pieces braised in a rich Trinidadian curry, a popular celebratory dish often served with roti.

Also known as: Trinidad curry duck · Duck curry

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Mustard

Contains mustard and mustard products

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Curry duck is duck pieces simmered in a rich Trinidadian curry, and it is one of the island's celebratory dishes. It is usually served with roti, the flatbread that is torn and used to soak up the sauce.

Curry cooking in Trinidad and Tobago grew out of the South Asian communities who arrived in the nineteenth century. Curry duck carries that tradition into dishes for celebrations.

What it really is

Duck pieces are simmered slowly in a sauce built on curry powder, garlic, onion and thyme, with scotch bonnet pepper for heat, until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick. Duck is a fatty bird, so the sauce is rich, and cooks commonly skim off surplus fat before serving. The heat depends on how much scotch bonnet goes into the pot, which varies from kitchen to kitchen.

The dish is defined by the duck and the curry. The roti is served alongside it and is not cooked into the stew.

How it's served

Hot, with the duck pieces sitting in the sauce.
With roti on the side, torn and used to scoop up the sauce.
As a main, either with roti included or with roti charged as an extra.

Name the protein as duck, and give the portion weight or the number of pieces.
State the heat level as mild, medium or hot, and say that scotch bonnet is in the sauce.
Flag mustard, which many curry powders contain, and confirm with your supplier which blend you use.
List the roti as wheat, and say whether it is included or charged separately.
Say whether the duck is served on the bone, since guests often ask.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Curry Duck?: Duck pieces braised in a rich Trinidadian curry, a popular celebratory dish often served with roti.
Where does Curry Duck come from?: Curry Duck — country of origin: Trinidad & Tobago.
What is Curry Duck made of?: Duck, curry powder, garlic, onion, Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme.
Which allergens does Curry Duck contain?: Contains mustard and mustard products.
What is Curry Duck also known as?: Trinidad curry duck, Duck curry.
How do you pronounce Curry Duck?: Curry Duck (English) is pronounced /ˈkɜːri dʌk/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.