Peking Duck
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Peking Duck is a renowned Chinese dish celebrated for its crispy skin and tender meat. The duck is seasoned, air-dried, and roasted until the skin is crisp and golden. Served with thin pancakes, hoisin sauce, and sliced scallions, the dish offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
- Total Time: 3 days
- Yield: 4 portions 1x
- Category: High
Ingredients
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- 1 whole duck (about 5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 12 Chinese pancakes
Instructions
- Prepare Duck: Clean and pat dry the duck. Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and five-spice powder. Rub over the duck.
- Dry Duck: Hang the duck in a cool, dry place for 24-48 hours.
- Roast: Roast the duck in a preheated oven until the skin is crispy and golden.
- Serve: Slice the duck and serve with pancakes, hoisin sauce, and scallions. Daily!
