USAPEEC’s 10 Best U.S. Duck Dishes From Around The World You Should Try At Least Once

By Shreya Goswami

September 25, 2023

There are plenty of global U.S. duck favourites that are increasingly gaining popularity across American restaurants, takeouts and even homes. Here are some such duck dishes you should know about.

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1. Duck Leg Confit

A classic French dish brought to the US by chefs like Julia Child, Duck Leg Confit is very popular in cities like New Orleans. The slow-cooked dish is served with potatoes and vegetables.

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2. Peking Duck

Originally a Chinese dish, Peking Duck is a popular takeout and eatery favourite in the US. Thin slices of roasted duck are served with scallion pancakes and hoisin sauce.

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3. Duck Roast

A favourite for Easter, Christmas and even Thanksgiving, Duck Roast in the USA is made with balsamic or orange glaze with a side of roast or mashed potatoes and more.

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4. Duck Tacos

Very popular in North Carolina and other US states, Duck Tacos combine spiced, shredded duck meat with tortillas, salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

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5. Duck Gumbo

A hearty stew with Creole and Cajun influences, this spicy and filling duck meat dish is especially popular in the state of Louisiana.

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6. Duck Curry

Whether they have a Thai influence, Indian spices or Guyana effects, Duck Curries have increasingly become popular across the US thanks to its bold flavours, tender duck meat and more.

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7. Duck Larb

This spicy Thai and Laotian cuisine salad is made with minced duck meat seasoned with spices, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh herbs, and is popular across Thai restaurants in the US.

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8. Duck Ramen

Japanese cuisine is especially popular in the US, and Duck Ramen provides the perfect opportunity to restaurants to use duck meat, duck broth, noodles and toppings to make this one.

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9. Duck Pho

This Vietnamese classic noodle soup is made with thinly sliced duck breast meat, a light broth, noodles and fresh vegetables. Increasingly popular in the US, this one offers a healthy bowl.

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10. Duck Poutine

Very popular in the state of Maine in the north, this Canadian classic is made with duck meat, duck fat, Belgian frites and delicious cheese curds.

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