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Peking Duck

Name: Peking Duck
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 50 min
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 2,2 kg whole duck cleaned, neck and giblets removed; 60 ml rice vinegar; 60 ml honey; 30 ml soy sauce; 0,5 tl five-spice powder; 0,5 tl salt; 120 ml water; 0,5 kopje hoisin sauce; 12 st mandarin pancakes; 1 st cucumber julienned; 4 st scallion cut into 2-inch pieces, thinly sliced lengthwise

This recipe delivers a simplified yet authentic Peking Duck experience at home. The duck is meticulously prepared to achieve incredibly crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat. It's a perfect main course for special occasions.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 4 uur 50 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Moeilijk

Allergeneninformatie: kan gluten, sesam en soja bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

2,2 kgwhole duck, cleaned, neck and giblets removed

skin glaze

60 mlrice vinegar
60 mlhoney
30 mlsoy sauce
0,5 tlfive-spice powder
0,5 tlsalt
120 mlwater

for serving

0,5 kopjehoisin sauce
12 stmandarin pancakes
1 stcucumber, julienned
4 stscallion, cut into 2-inch pieces, thinly sliced lengthwise

Keukengerei

large pot · wire rack · meat thermometer · roasting pan · basting brush

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Blanch the whole duck by pouring boiling water over its skin evenly, ensuring all surfaces are covered to tighten the skin.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: This step helps to render fat and create crispy skin.
2
Pat the duck completely dry inside and out with paper towels.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Thorough drying is crucial for crispy skin.
3
Combine the rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, five-spice powder, salt, and water in a small bowl to create the skin glaze.
Ongeveer 2 min
4
Brush the duck all over with the prepared glaze, ensuring an even coating.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: Apply multiple thin layers for best results, allowing each to dry slightly.
5
Hang the duck in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight (12-24 hours) to allow the skin to dry completely.
Ongeveer 3 uur
Tip van de kok: A fan can speed up the drying process. Do not cover the duck during this time.
6
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Ongeveer 15 min
7
Place the duck on a rack set over a roasting pan filled with about 2 cm of water.
Tip van de kok: The water in the pan helps to keep the oven humid and prevent the duck from drying out, while also collecting rendered fat.
8
Roast the duck for 60 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 160°C (325°F).
Ongeveer 1 uur
9
Continue roasting for another 30-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 74°C (165°F) and the skin is deeply golden and crispy.
Ongeveer 30 min
Tip van de kok: Baste occasionally with any remaining glaze if the skin starts to look dry, but avoid over-basting.
10
Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 15-20 minutes before carving.
Ongeveer 20 min
Tip van de kok: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender duck.
11
Carve the duck into thin slices, separating the crispy skin from the meat.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Traditional Peking duck is served with both skin and meat, often separating them.
12
Serve immediately with hoisin sauce, warm mandarin pancakes, julienned cucumber, and scallions.
Tip van de kok: Guests can assemble their own pancakes by spreading hoisin, adding duck, cucumber, and scallions.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover duck and components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

Reheat duck meat gently in the microwave or a low oven. Reheat pancakes in a steamer or microwave until soft.