
The Plumber
A one-inch duck confit crisp with cherry glaze & sesame — momentum unclogged in a single taste
I was the plumber. The mechanic. I unclogged the pipes so the ideas could actually flow.
Why this bite? Monique unclogs what's stuck. This spring roll — rich substance flowing freely — is her plumber philosophy made edible.
The Story
Monique calls herself a plumber and a mechanic — she figures out what's blocking momentum and gets it flowing again. At Money20/20 she learned to produce conferences as loyalty engines. This duck confit spring roll with cherry reduction is that operational philosophy: rich substance wrapped in structure, flowing freely when you bite in.
Read Full Story →Ingredients
- Duck confit
- Spring roll wrappers
- Cherry reduction
- Sesame seeds
- Scallion
- Hoisin
Preparation
- 1.Shred duck confit, mix with hoisin and scallion.
- 2.Roll in spring roll wrappers and fry until crisp.
- 3.Drizzle with cherry reduction.
- 4.Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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