Description
Peking Duck is one of the most famous dishes to come out of Beijing, China. It is celebrated for its incredibly thin, crispy skin, with very little meat. The dish is a multi-day process that involves air-drying the duck to separate the skin from the fat, which results in the perfectly crisp skin when roasted. While a true Peking Duck is a complex restaurant preparation, this simplified recipe gives you a taste of the experience. The duck is traditionally carved and served with thin pancakes, scallions, and hoisin sauce.
A Taste of History
Roast duck has been a staple of Chinese cuisine since the Southern and Northern Dynasties. The specific Peking Duck preparation, prized for its crispy skin, was fully developed during the Ming Dynasty and became one of the main dishes in the imperial court menus. It has since become a national symbol of China and is served in specialty restaurants around the world.
Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time
24 hours
Ingredients & Nutrition
700 kcal
Calories
40 g
Protein
55 g
Fat
15 g
Carbs
1 g
Fiber
12 g
Sugar
600 mg
Sodium
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Equipment
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- Roasting Pan
Instructions
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