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A Small Bite, A Big Winner

DuckincukeThanks 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!

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WOW. Thanks! That is so nice of you. I am really flattered. *Blush*

Hee hee hee hee hee.

I demand a recount....haha. I think you should post the runners up though, would be interesting to see.

Congratulations Rachael.

and i thought my reheated pigs in a blanket would win....heh. see you on saturday!

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.

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