Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Peking Duck

 



A simple spice rub enhances this Peking duck's taste. You may serve the roast duck with another fruit sauce, such as plum sauce. Although this recipe is simplified, it tastes amazing!

 

1 (4 pound) whole duck, dressed

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided

1 tablespoon honey

5 green onions, divided

½ cup plum jam

¼ cup finely chopped chutney

1 ½ teaspoons sugar

1 ½ teaspoons distilled white vinegar

1 orange, sliced in rounds

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

 

Clean the duck well and pat dry. Remove the tail and dispose of it.

 

Combine the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, white pepper, and cloves in a small bowl. Put one teaspoon of the spice mixture inside the duck's cavity. Mix one tablespoon of soy sauce with the remaining spice mixture and coat the whole exterior of the duck equally. Halve a single green onion and place it within the opening. The duck should be covered and chilled for at least two hours or overnight. Put the duck, breast-side up, on a rack that is inside a saucepan or wok. After an hour of steaming, top off with extra water as needed. Using two big spoons, lift the duck to release the juices and green onion. Put the duck, breast-side up, on a roasting pan and use a fork to prickle the skin all over.

 

Set the oven's temperature to 375°F 

 

Bake the duck for thirty minutes in a preheated oven.

 

In a small dish, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and honey. Apply the honey combination to the duck. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius). Roast for about 5 minutes, or until the skin is deeply browned. Don't let the skin burn.

 

In a small serving bowl, mix plum jam, chutney, sugar, and vinegar. The remaining green onions should be chopped and added to a different bowl.

 

Arrange the entire duck on a serving dish and sprinkle some fresh parsley and orange slices on top. Garnish with chopped green onions with plum sauce.

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