Korean Ori Gochujang Gui (Gochujang Grilled Duck)
Ori-gochujang-gui is spicy gochujang-grilled duck, where sliced duck is marinated for fifteen minutes in a paste of gochujang, soy sauce, Korean chili flakes, minced garlic, pear juice, and sesame oil, then grilled alongside sliced onion over medium-high heat for ten to twelve minutes with frequent turning. Pear juice tempers the aggressive salt and heat of gochujang while acting as a natural tenderizer for the duck, and sesame oil forms a thin film that slows moisture loss during grilling. As duck fat renders out and combines with the chili paste, a concentrated sweet-spicy sauce pools in the pan-basting the meat continuously with this liquid builds a glossy, lacquered surface. Wrapping each piece in a perilla leaf before eating adds an herbal fragrance that softens the chili burn.
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Instructions
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Press duck slices with paper towels to remove moisture.
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Mix gochujang, soy sauce, chili flakes, garlic, pear juice, and sesame oil.
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Toss duck and sliced onion in marinade and rest for 15 minutes.
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Spread duck on a hot pan or grill over medium-high heat.
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Turn often for 10-12 minutes until rendered and glossy.
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Serve with perilla leaves for wrapping.
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