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If you buy into the age-old myth that geese taste like shoe leather, then you’re probably cooking them wrong. This is a straightforward recipe that cooks them right, and it’s good for all species and ages of geese.
I find that the meat is more tender when cut into thin strips against the grain and threaded through the skewers, as opposed to square chunks for kabobs. The trick when grilling is to flash sear over high heat, serving with the meat still very pink in the middle. You don’t want to overcook goose.
You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry, except for the Chinese five-spice powder. Luckily, it can be found in most grocery stores or online.
Chinese five-spice powder consists of cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns. It’s considered to be the perfect balance of the essential flavors in Asian cooking. Orange is another main ingredient in the marinade and a classic flavor pairing with waterfowl. Have some extra slices on hand for grilling and squeezing over the skewers for a sweet and acidic punch to finish.
These can be served as an appetizer, or you can make it a main dish with broccoli and rice on the side.
If you buy into the age-old myth that geese taste like shoe leather, then you’re probably cooking them wrong. This is a straightforward recipe that cooks them right, and it’s good for all species and ages of geese.
I find that the meat is more tender when cut into thin strips against the grain and threaded through the skewers, as opposed to square chunks for kabobs. The trick when grilling is to flash sear over high heat, serving with the meat still very pink in the middle. You don’t want to overcook goose.
You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry, except for the Chinese five-spice powder. Luckily, it can be found in most grocery stores or online.
Chinese five-spice powder consists of cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns. It’s considered to be the perfect balance of the essential flavors in Asian cooking. Orange is another main ingredient in the marinade and a classic flavor pairing with waterfowl. Have some extra slices on hand for grilling and squeezing over the skewers for a sweet and acidic punch to finish.
These can be served as an appetizer, or you can make it a main dish with broccoli and rice on the side.