My latest fantasy? A Peking Duck cart, set up smack in the middle of Lincoln Road. I can't stop thinking about it; there's a place out in Flushing, NY that sells wonderful squares of crisp duck skin tucked into little buns with scallions and a squiggle of Hoisin sauce for a dollar. It's a luxurious and indulgent snack. There's just something about that cripsy skin with that soft, juicy meat. It's simply more exciting than chicken and of course, it tip toes into the glamour of eating. It's not the same to say, "I had chicken for lunch" as it is to say, "I had Duck for lunch".
In a dream, I've bought the buns, the scallions, the hoisin, and then went back and bought more. I made these sinfully good mini-sandwiches for some friends of mine and as we devoured the rich little tidbits, we began designing the cart, the signage, even the uniforms. I was dreaming of going into the DUCK Business!!! Afterall, I do believe Miami has yet to experience the duck culture of NYC or San Francisco. (My two favorite Duck spots)
By the next day the fantasy had faded. Still, for about an hour every day the idea comes floating back, and I find myself dreaming of ducks. Or at the very least, dreaming of eating those extremely delicious little duck buns.
If you too find yourself daydreaming of these snacks, go to your local grocery store and buy sweet hawaiian rolls, green onions, hoisin sauce, and sweet chili for added spice. Then go to a really good Chinese restaurant and buy a Peking Duck. In a hot saute pan, crisp up the duck. Add the hoisin, green onions, and sweet chili to the sweet rolls. Place crispy duck inbetween the bread and Enjoy! They are to die for.
After consuming these delicious sandwiches, you will find yourself daydreaming of ducks....
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