Ice-fishing Friday: 4 awesome fish and game sandwiches to enjoy on the ice

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DUCK BAO BUNS

  • 2 medium sized duck breasts, skin removed
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup each julienned carrot, red pepper, yellow pepper and cucumber
  • 10 basil leaves, chopped
  • 4 empty bao buns (found in most specialty stores and some supermarkets, including Loblaws)

DRESSING

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  1. 3 tbsp olive oil
  2. 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  3. Juice of ½ lime
  4. Pinch Kosher salt and pepper
  5. Season breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté in olive oil over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked medium.
  6. Place julienned vegetables and basil leaves in a mixing bowl and toss with dressing ingredients. Slice duck into thin slices and mix with vegetables; adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Stuff duck-and-vegetable mixture evenly into the four bao buns