Smoked Duck Chimichanga Bites with XO Sauce

Crispy mini chimichangas are filled with tender smoked duck, sautéed shallots, green onions, and a blend of gourmet cheeses, then served with a rich and savory XO sauce for dipping. Garnished with cilantro and lime wedges. This new spin on a classic Tex-Mex favorite takes advantage of luscious duck and Asian, umami-rich flavors to create something luxuriously all its own.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prepare Smoked Duck Filling, and Gouda XO Sauce sub recipes.  
  2. Lay tortillas flat and fill ¼ cup of Smoked Duck Filling in the center.  
  3. Brush egg wash around the edges and fold burrito-style. 
  4. Deep fry at 350°F for 2 minutes.  
  5. Dust chimichangas with Chinese 5-spice lightly and top each with approximately 1 tbsp. of Gouda XO Sauce per chimichanga.  

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Butter
  • 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp(s) XO sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Directions

  1. Melt butter in medium saucepan and stir in flour to create roux. Cook until the color starts to darken slightly, and toasted flour becomes fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add in cream and reduce until sauce starts to thicken slightly.
  3. Add cheese, XO sauce, and salt and pepper, then stir until smooth with a uniform consistency.
  4. Keep warm until needed.