There is something agreeable about the combination of red curry, duck and pineapple – I suppose that's why it's a classic. Add some heat by cooking the paste with a few squashed wild green chillies; or for a fresh finish, a squeeze of lime is great. You can buy roast duck at your local Chinatown or make your own.
This recipe is from Neil Perry's cookbook Balance and Harmony: Asian Food (Murdoch Books, $125, hbk).