The annual duck festival at Chowman is something patrons in the city look forward to every winter, and this year it’s back with a host of sizzling duck dishes. “Personally I have received so many queries from my close ones about the details of our duck festival. This year we are introducing 18 different exquisite duck delicacies, which will also include some of the best sellers from last year! Keeping fingers crossed because it’s all getting quacked up here!” said Debaditya Chaudhury, managing directory, Chowman. The Telegraph couldn’t help but dig in, and here’s getting you our faves.
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What: Duck Festival 21
Where: Chowman outlets across the city (dine-in and delivery)
On till: January 2022
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,100-plus for two
Contact: 18008902150
1. Duck meat soup with lemon, chilli and tofu: Thick, creamy textured soup, topped with freshly chopped red chillies, flavoured with kaffir lime and with a mix of shredded roasted duck and cubed tofu. A hearty soup befitting the season. @Rs 295-plus
2. Kolkata Style Chilli Duck: Bite sized pieces of chicken with tender bones tossed in chillies and Chowman’s secret sweet and spicy sauce is always a sudden detour to the Chinese root in Kolkata. A must-try, we say! @Rs 720-plus
3. Schezwan Style Roasted Duck: A rich enticing side course dish topped with Sichuan peppers, tossed with garlic, two different types of bell peppers and spring onion in wine. The bright veggies add a touch of colour and hint of freshness to the dish. Rs 790-plus
4. Duck and Egg Meifoon: Super-filling thin strands of rice noodles tossed with fine pieces of green veggies tossed alongside roasted duck meat and egg. Rs 300-plus
5. Duck Spring Roll: Shredded roasted duck and vegetables wrapped in crispy wonton leaf, shallow fried for a crisp at first, followed by a mouth melting juicy flesh in every bite. A feel-good start to your meal. Rs 370-plus
6. Duck With Chilli Orange Sauce and Sesame: A unique preparation made with fresh orange slices and sesame seeds, topped with red chillies. The sweet and spicy flavour along with citrus notes from the orange are a refreshing taste. Rs 720-plus
Pictures: B. Halder