BASIC STEAMED DEEP FRIED DUCK
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Wipe duck inside and out with a damp cloth. Rub liberally with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour.2. Place bird in a deep, heatproof bowl and steam 1-1/2 to 2 hours by the bowl-in-a-pot method.3. Drain duck and let cool. Wipe dry, then truss.4. Heat oil in deep fryer to boiling. Using a wire basket or long-handled Chinese strainer, gently lower in duck and deep-fry, basting and turning, until golden. Drain on paper toweling.5. Let duck cool slightly, then chop, bones and all, in bite-size pieces.Serve with scallion brushes, a plum or hoisin sauce dip, or any other dip for deep-fried duck.NOTE: The technique of double-frying can be used here. In step 4, deep-fry the duck 5 minutes, lift out reheat the oil. Then return the bird and deep-fry again until crisp and golden.VARIATIONS:1. In Step 1, rub duck with any of the following mixtures:a. 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon anise pepper and 1/8 teaspoon Five Spicesb. 2 tablespoons sherry, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon red pepperc. 1-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown bean sauce, mashed and 1/2 teaspoon Five Spicesd. 1 to 2 scallion stalks and 3 or 4 slices fresh ginger root, both minced 1 tablespoon Szechwan peppercorns, crushed and 2 teaspoons salt2. In Step 2, before steaming, add to bowl with duck 2 scallion stalks and 2 or 3 slices fresh ginger root.3. In Step 3, before trussing duck, coat with a mixture of 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce or 3 tablespoons flour and 1 egg, lightly beaten.
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Mohamed El Mansy
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this duck recipe with ease. The duck turned out perfectly and it was a huge hit with my family.
Johnnie Mae McCray
[email protected]This duck recipe is a bit challenging, but it is definitely worth the effort. The duck was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredible.
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[email protected]I made this duck for my family and they loved it. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Hamza Cute
[email protected]This is one of my favorite duck recipes. The duck is always cooked to perfection and the sauce is incredible.
BORO BARNABAS
[email protected]I've made this duck recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Siyanda Shezi
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it is definitely worth it. The duck was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious.
Jeannie Williams
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of duck, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Hussein Salah
[email protected]I made this duck for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments.
Irfan Khanna
[email protected]This is the best duck recipe I have ever tried. The duck was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredible.
Sommaya Theeng
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the duck turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it was a huge hit with my family.
Kevin Helmick
[email protected]This duck recipe was amazing! The duck was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.