Recipe of Peking Duck

Name: Recipe of Peking Duck
Prep time: 180 min
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 1 whole duck (about 5-6 pounds); 4 cups water; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons five-spice powder; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine); Salt to taste; 1 bunch green onions; 16 Chinese pancakes; Hoisin sauce; Thinly sliced cucumber and green onions for garnish

China

Experience the rich flavors of China with this classic Peking Duck recipe. Crispy duck skin, tender meat, and savory hoisin sauce all wrapped in delicate pancakes.

Servings 4

Preparation 180 min

Cooking min

Calories kcal

How to Make Peking Duck

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse the duck inside and out, then pat dry with paper towels. Hang the duck by a hook or S-hook in a cool, dry place for several hours or overnight to air-dry.

Step 2

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 3

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the honey, soy sauce, five-spice powder, Shaoxing wine, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to make a glaze.

Step 4

Using a ladle, pour the hot glaze over the duck, allowing it to penetrate the skin.

Step 5

Hang the duck again in a cool, dry place to air-dry for another hour.

Step 6

Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 90 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

Step 7

While the duck is roasting, chop the green onions into 2-inch sections and set aside.

Step 8

Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, using a sharp knife or cleaver, chop the duck into bite-sized pieces, separating the skin from the meat.

Step 9

Serve the Peking Duck with Chinese pancakes, hoisin sauce, sliced cucumber, and green onions. To assemble, spread hoisin sauce on a pancake, add duck skin, meat, cucumber, and green onions. Roll it up and enjoy!