BBQ Teriyaki Duck Hearts
Drogo
1 - 2
10 minutes
20 minutes
This flavour-packed teriyaki duck recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy duck hearts, which are prized for their rich flavour and tender, springy texture. Popular in many duck recipes, duck hearts cook quickly over a barbecue or hot grill, making them perfect for fast and impressive outdoor cooking. Marinated in a sweet, salty and spicy teriyaki duck marinade, they absorb bold flavours beautifully while remaining juicy and succulent.
If you're looking for creative duck heart recipes, this simple duck teriyaki dish is an excellent place to start. For those wondering how to cook duck hearts, grilling is one of the easiest methods, helping to caramelise the marinade while preserving the hearts' distinctive texture. Whether you're already a fan of ducks heart dishes or trying them for the first time, this teriyaki-inspired recipe is a delicious introduction to an often-overlooked ingredient.

Ingredients
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250g duck hearts
- 2 spring onions, cut into short lengths
- 60ml soy sauce
- 60ml mirin
- 60ml sake
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- 4 small skewers
Directions
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- Step 1, Combine soy, mirin, sake, honey, garlic and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half.
- Step 2, Split the marinade in half and use half to coat the duck hearts. Thread onto skewers, alternating with the lengths of spring onion.
- Step 3, Cook under a hot grill or on a BBQ for a few minutes each side, basting with the remaining marinade. Serve immediately.
