Thanks to all of the excellent submissions to the Foodie NYC Small Bites contest. There were many fun and interesting ideas, which made the decision difficult. I could have gone in a couple of different directions, but Rachel from Fresh Approach Cooking sent in an idea that I found inspirational.
As you can see to the right, Rachel created a dish she calls Thai-style Duck Bites. The dish is very simple to put together. Inspired by a Thai soup, Rachel tossed a spicy, tangy marinade with shredded Peking Duck and stuffed the duck into a cucumber. The thought of ginger, kaffir lime (a favorite of mine), soy, Thai basil and a touch of sugar to enhance the flavors of duck certainly sounded tasty. Countering the richness of the duck with the freshness of a cucumber is also a nice touch. Best yet, Rachel's Thai Style Duck Bites sent me thinking about other possibilities - perhaps a duck confit stuffed into a quickly pickled sweet and sour cucumber?
Since all good ideas inspire others, Rachel wins a free ticket to the upcoming Foodie NYC small bites style event on March 17. Great job, Rachel and thanks for sharing this tasty dish with us!
WOW. Thanks! That is so nice of you. I am really flattered. *Blush*
Hee hee hee hee hee.
Posted by: Rachael | March 13, 2007 at 01:59 PM
I demand a recount....haha. I think you should post the runners up though, would be interesting to see.
Congratulations Rachael.
Posted by: Chicken Fried Gourmet | March 13, 2007 at 08:11 PM
and i thought my reheated pigs in a blanket would win....heh. see you on saturday!
Posted by: mike | March 14, 2007 at 12:23 AM
I'm so sorry I missed this. I've just now found your blog and am very impressed. I hope you have another event soon.
Posted by: Mary | March 19, 2007 at 02:20 PM