Name: Peking Duck Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 whole duck (about 4-5 lbs); 2 tbsp of Chinese five spice powder; 2 tbsp of honey; 2 tbsp of soy sauce; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 inch piece of ginger, grated; 1 tsp of salt; 1/2 tsp of pepper; Hoisin sauce, for serving; Pancakes, for serving; Scallions, thinly sliced for garnish

Peking Duck Recipe

Raina Douglas Modified: February 20, 2024

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How To Make Peking Duck

Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 whole duck (about 4-5 lbs)
2 tbsp of Chinese five spice powder
2 tbsp of honey
2 tbsp of soy sauce
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 inch piece of ginger, grated
1 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of pepper
Hoisin sauce, for serving
Pancakes, for serving
Scallions, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
Rinse the duck under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the Chinese five spice powder, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the duck, inside and out.
Place the duck on a wire rack set inside a roasting pan. Roast for 2 hours, then increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and roast for another 30 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and browned.
Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Serve the Peking duck with hoisin sauce, pancakes, and sliced scallions.

Nutrition

Calories : 520kcal
Total Fat : 35g
Saturated Fat : 10g
Cholesterol : 170mg
Sodium : 1100mg
Total Carbohydrates : 11g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 8g
Protein : 41g

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