Smoked duck, plum and chili sauce, fresh cucumbers, wrapped. This is not cooking. The duck is already smoked, the sauce is already made, and the cucumbers need a rinse and five minutes of knife work. I keep smoked duck breast in the fridge specifically for this. The plum sauce handles sweet and spicy together, and the cool cucumbers cut the richness. Roll it tight, cut on the diagonal, eat immediately.
The plum and chili sauce handles both sweet and spicy, while the cool cucumbers keep the rich duck from feeling heavy. Wrap everything tight so the sauce does not leak, and cut on the diagonal for cleaner bites.
Tips for a Better Duck Wrap
Slice the Cucumbers Thin
Cut the fresh cucumbers into long, thin strips rather than rounds. Thin strips lay flat inside the wrap and distribute crunch evenly across every bite instead of creating thick pockets in one spot.
If the cucumbers are watery, lay the slices on a paper towel for a minute to blot excess moisture. Wet cucumbers will thin the plum and chili sauce and make the wrap soggy.
Warm the Wrap Before Rolling
A warm tortilla or flatbread bends without cracking. Heat it in a dry skillet for about 20 seconds per side or microwave between damp paper towels for 10 seconds.
Spread the plum and chili sauce on the wrap first, then layer the smoked duck and cucumbers down the center. Fold the bottom edge up, then roll from one side so the filling stays contained.
Smoked Duck Wrap with Plum Sauce and Cucumbers
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
Description
A gourmet wrap featuring smoked duck, plum and chili sauce, and fresh cucumbers for a refreshing and flavorful meal on the go.
Ingredients
- 6 oz (170g) smoked duck breast, thinly sliced
- 2 large flour tortillas or Chinese pancakes
- 2 tablespoons plum and chili sauce
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned
- 2 scallions, julienned
Instructions
- Start with already smoked duck.
- Add your favorite plum and chili sauce.
- Include fresh, cool cucumbers.
- Wrap everything together and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find smoked duck?
Specialty grocery stores and butcher shops usually carry smoked duck breast. It is also available online. The duck comes fully cooked and ready to slice, so there is no additional preparation needed.
Can I use a different sauce?
Hoisin sauce or a sweet chili sauce works as a substitute for the plum and chili sauce. The goal is something sweet and spicy to balance the smoky duck and cool cucumbers.
What wraps work best?
Flour tortillas, rice paper wrappers, or thin flatbread all work. Pick something pliable that rolls without tearing. Avoid wraps with strong flavors that compete with the smoked duck.
