Main Course

Crispy Aromatic Duck

Name: Crispy Aromatic Duck
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 4 porții
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 2,2 kg whole duck cleaned, patted dry; 50 g ginger sliced; 4 buc. spring onion cut into 2-inch pieces; 4 buc. star anise; 1 lingură sichuan peppercorns; 2 linguriță chinese five-spice powder; 1 lingură salt; 2 lingură soy sauce; 1 lingură honey; 60 ml water; 1 buc. cucumber julienned; 4 buc. spring onion julienned; 0,5 cană hoisin sauce; 12 buc. Chinese Pancake Wrappers thin, chinese style (opțional)

This recipe delivers succulent duck with wonderfully crispy skin, infused with classic Chinese aromatics. The duck is first steamed until tender, then roasted to achieve a golden, crackling exterior. It's a perfect centerpiece for a special meal.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 3 ore 45 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Dificilă

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține gluten, susan, soia și boabe de soia. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

2,2 kgwhole duck, cleaned, patted dry

for steaming

50 gginger, sliced
4 buc.spring onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 buc.star anise
1 lingurăsichuan peppercorns

for rubbing

2 lingurițăchinese five-spice powder
1 lingurăsalt

for basting

2 lingurăsoy sauce
1 lingurăhoney
60 mlwater

for serving

1 buc.cucumber, julienned
4 buc.spring onion, julienned
0,5 canăhoisin sauce
12 buc.Chinese Pancake Wrappers, thin, chinese style(opțional)

Ustensile

baking tray · large steamer · forks · pastry brush · large pot · wire rack · oven · small bowl · knife · whisk

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Score the skin of the duck in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Scoring helps render fat and makes the skin crispier.
2
In a small bowl, combine the five-spice powder and salt.
Aproximativ 1 min.
3
Rub the spice mixture all over the duck, inside and out. Place the ginger slices, spring onion pieces, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns into the duck cavity.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure the duck is thoroughly seasoned.
4
Place the duck in a large steamer basket or on a rack set over a pot of boiling water. Cover tightly and steam for 1.5 hours, or until very tender.
Aproximativ 1 oră 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure the water level in the pot is maintained throughout steaming.
5
Carefully remove the duck from the steamer and let it cool slightly. Discard the aromatics from the cavity and pat the duck very dry with paper towels.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Thoroughly drying the duck is crucial for crispy skin.
6
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Aproximativ 10 min.
7
Place the duck on a wire rack set over a baking tray. Roast for 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy.
Aproximativ 1 oră
Nota bucătarului: The baking tray will catch any rendered fat.
8
While the duck is roasting, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and water for the basting glaze.
Aproximativ 2 min.
9
During the last 15 minutes of roasting, brush the duck with the basting glaze every 5 minutes.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: This glaze adds shine and a touch of sweetness.
10
Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender.
11
Shred the duck meat and skin with two forks.
Aproximativ 5 min.
12
Serve immediately with julienned cucumber, julienned spring onion, hoisin sauce, and warm pancakes.

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Păstrare

Store leftover duck in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Reheat shredded duck in a dry pan over medium heat until warmed through and crispy, or in an oven.