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This was a superb meal.  The duck breast was so tender you could have pushed your finger through it.  It had the flavour and mouthfeel of a rare duck breast, without all that blood.  Marvellous!
This was a superb meal.  The duck breast was so tender you could have pushed your finger through it.  It had the flavour and mouthfeel of a rare duck breast, without all that blood.  Marvellous!
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| Suspend the pouches in the bath and heat for 2 hours
| Suspend the pouches in the bath and heat for 2 hours
| When the [[Duck|duck]] breasts have cooked, get a heavy based [[Frying pan|frying pan]] very hot with no [[Oil|oil]] and [[Sear|sear]] the duck breasts, skin side down for 2 minutes
| When the [[Duck|duck]] breasts have cooked, get a heavy based [[Frying pan|frying pan]] very hot with no [[Oil|oil]] and [[Sear|sear]] the duck breasts, skin side down for 2 minutes
| If you have a mapp [[Blowtorch|blowtorch]] you can [[Sear|sear]] the [[Meat|meat]] side of the breast while the skin is being crisped.  I wouldn't bother with a propane blowtorch unless you like the taste of propane fuel.
| If you have a mapp [[Blowtorch|blow torch]] you can [[Sear|sear]] the [[Meat|meat]] side of the breast while the skin is being crisped.  I wouldn't bother with a propane blowtorch unless you like the taste of propane fuel.
| Meanwhile cook your [[Stir-fry|stir-fry]] mix in a hot [[Wok|wok]] with a little [[Oil|oil]] and pop the [[Noodle|noodle]] nests in [[Boiling|boiling]] water for 4 minutes.
| Meanwhile cook your [[Stir-fry|stir-fry]] mix in a hot [[Wok|wok]] with a little [[Oil|oil]] and pop the [[Noodle|noodle]] nests in [[Boiling|boiling]] water for 4 minutes.
| Drain and toss in [[Sesame oil|sesame oil]] and a teaspoon of [[Toasted sesame seeds|toasted sesame seeds]].
| Drain and toss in [[Sesame oil|sesame oil]] and a teaspoon of [[Toasted sesame seeds|toasted sesame seeds]].