Peking Duck at Home
from Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield
Ingredients
1 Luv-a-Duck Whole Duck
2 tsp. Chinese 5 Spice
3 tbs. maple syrup
3 tbs. soy sauce
3 tbs. Shaoxing wine
¼ cup of water
1 Lebanese cucumber
½ bunch spring onions
½ cup hoisin sauce
Peking duck pancakes or soft Chinese steamed buns (these can be purchased in the freezer section of good Asian Grocers)
Method
- Place the Chinese 5 spice, syrup, soy, wine and water in a pot and bring to the bowl. Boil for 8-10 minutes or until a thick syrup forms. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
- Remove the duck from the packet and pat dry inside and out. Brush the duck all over with the syrup. Place the duck on a rack in a baking tray and chill in the fridge overnight uncovered.
- Preheat the oven to 190C. Remove the duck from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Place the duck in the oven and cook for 80 minutes.
- Remove the duck from the oven, basting with the remaining syrup and rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
- Serve in the middle of the table with the classic accompaniments such as cucumbers, spring onions, hoisin and pancakes or soft Chinese buns.
Save
[cmr_reviews]
[cmr_review_form]