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Recipe of Peking Duck

Peking duck is one of the most iconic dishes in Chinese cuisine, famous for its crispy skin and juicy meat. This recipe lets you recreate the experience of Beijing restaurants at home, with a sweet and spicy glaze that caramelizes in the oven. The duck is traditionally served with Chinese pancakes, hoisin sauce, and thin slices of cucumber and scallion, creating a balanced bite between sweet, savory, and fresh.

Why this recipe works

The key lies in the air-drying process and the honey and five-spice glaze, which ensure a golden, crispy skin. Shaoxing rice wine adds depth of flavor, while soy sauce balances the sweetness. It's an ideal dish for special occasions or festive dinners, and although it takes time, the result is worth it.

Variations and adaptations

  • If you can't find five-spice powder, you can substitute it with a mix of cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.
  • For a quicker version, you can marinate the duck with the glaze mixture and roast it directly, though the skin won't be as crispy.
  • Chinese pancakes can be bought ready-made or made at home with wheat flour.
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Recipe of Peking Duck
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Prep

180 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 2

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 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.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 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.

  7. 7

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

  8. 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.

  9. 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!

  10. 10

    Repeat until all the duck is consumed. Serve hot and savor the authentic taste of Peking Duck.

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