Kaeng Phet Ped Red Duck Curry

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Kaeng Phet Ped Red Duck Curry, plated and ready to serve

Red duck curry is a restaurant showpiece in Thailand — the richness of duck combined with the bold red curry paste and creamy coconut creates a truly opulent dish. Instead of lychees (too sweet for keto), we use small ball-shaped courgette scoops that absorb the curry beautifully, plus cherry tomatoes for a natural tartness.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients for Kaeng Phet Ped Red Duck Curry

Kaeng Phet Ped Red Duck Curry

Rich red curry with duck confit, lychee-style courgette balls, and Thai basil — an indulgent celebration of Thai curry craft.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 duck legs slow-cooked or confit
  • 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
  • 250 ml duck or chicken stock
  • 3 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 courgette scooped into balls or cubed
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp erythritol
  • 1 large handful Thai basil
  • 2 red chilies for garnish

Instructions

  • Shred duck meat from the bones into large pieces.
  • Fry curry paste in a pan with 100ml coconut milk, stirring until very fragrant.
  • Add remaining coconut milk and stock. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add duck, courgette, tomatoes, and kaffir lime. Simmer 12 minutes.
  • Season with fish sauce and erythritol.
  • Fold in basil. Garnish with chili slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 620kcal | Protein: 40g | Fat: 48g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits

  • Duck is an excellent source of selenium, zinc, and iron.
  • Red curry paste is built on turmeric, rich in anti-inflammatory curcuminoids.
  • Cherry tomatoes provide lycopene, which becomes especially bioavailable when cooked in fat.

Pairs Well With

  • Cauliflower Khao Neow Sticky Cauliflower
  • Jicama Som Tam Green Papaya Style Salad
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