CHINESE ''ROAST'' DUCK
Producing the type of roast duck you see hanging in the windows of many Chinese restaurants is nearly impossible at home. I've tried, believe me, and it is about as far from the minimalist ideal as making vegetable pâté. The good news is that very similar results can be achieved, in less than an hour, if you cut up the duck. With a just a modicum of attention, the duck will gain a glorious, mahogany color that will belie the amount of work you spent on it.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut duck as you would a chicken, into 6 or 8 serving pieces; discard wing tips, back and neck, or reserve to make stock. Place duck, skin side down, in a 12-inch skillet over high heat and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. When duck begins to sizzle, cover skillet and turn heat to medium. After 15 minutes, turn duck and season skin side. After 15 more minutes, uncover skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Cook duck, turning as necessary, so that it browns nicely on both sides; this will take another 15 minutes or so.
- Remove duck to a plate and pour off all but a tablespoon of fat; leave any solids in pan. Over medium-high heat, add rice wine and bring to a boil. Add soy sauce and 2 tablespoons water and bring to a boil; stir in remaining ingredients. Once mixture starts bubbling, return duck to skillet and cook, turning it frequently until sauce is thick and duck is well-glazed, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove duck, then scoop solid spices out of sauce. Spoon sauce over duck and serve.
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Rose Chireshe
[email protected]This is the best Chinese Roast Duck recipe I've ever tried. I'll definitely be making it again.
Raju Sunar
[email protected]I've never made duck before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so glad I tried it.
santosi suraj
[email protected]I made this duck for a special occasion, and it was a huge hit. My guests raved about it.
Jokubas Endresaitis
[email protected]This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's definitely worth it. The duck was absolutely delicious.
Willie Ramos Jr
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of duck, but this recipe changed my mind. The duck was so tender and flavorful, I couldn't resist.
Md Mintu Ali
[email protected]This duck was so good, I could have eaten the whole thing myself. But I shared it with my family, and they loved it just as much as I did.
Hredoy Ahmed Noman
[email protected]I've tried other Chinese Roast Duck recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami.
Sayed Abrar
[email protected]The only downside to this recipe is that it takes a bit of time. But it's definitely worth the wait!
Dark Gamer
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have them on hand, so I can make this duck whenever the craving strikes.
Nazmun Beauty
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now, and it always comes out delicious.
Vidura Chamika
[email protected]I followed the recipe to a T, and it came out perfectly. The duck was cooked evenly throughout, and the marinade gave it a wonderful depth of flavor.
Lesley
[email protected]This Chinese Roast Duck recipe was a game-changer for me! The duck turned out incredibly juicy and flavorful, with a crispy skin that was to die for. My family couldn't get enough of it.