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Classic Peking Duck
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Classic Peking Duck

Peking duck is a dish that originated in Beijing, China, and has since become a popular dish around the world. It is made by roasting a whole duck to perfection and serving it with pancakes, scallions, and hoisin sauce. The dish is known for its crispy skin, tender meat, and rich flavors. To make Peking duck, you will need to marinate the duck in a mixture of soy sauce, five-spice powder, and sugar, then roast it in the oven until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Serve the duck with pancakes, scallions, and hoisin sauce for a delicious and authentic Chinese meal.

Time Cook
120
Level
Intermediate
Calories
420
Allergens
Gluten, Soy

Ingredients

1 duck
Whole duck
1000 Calories
2 tablespoons
Soy sauce
10 Calories
1 tablespoon
Five-spice powder
5 Calories
1 tablespoon
Sugar
15 Calories
2 tablespoons
Hoisin sauce
20 Calories
8 pieces
Pancakes
100 Calories
1 bunch
Scallions
20 Calories
1 bunch
Cilantro
10 Calories
1 tablespoon
Sesame seeds
5 Calories

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the duck and pat it dry with paper towels.
2
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, five-spice powder, and sugar. Rub the mixture all over the duck, making sure to get some under the skin as well.
3
Place the duck in a roasting pan and put it in the oven. Roast the duck for 20-25 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
4
While the duck is roasting, prepare the pancakes and scallions. Cut the scallions into thin slices and arrange them on a plate. Heat the pancakes in a pan with a little oil until they are crispy and golden brown.
5
Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice the duck into thin pieces and serve it with the pancakes, scallions, and hoisin sauce.

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