Cantonese Roast Duck 广东烧鸭 - Chinese Recipe

Cantonese Roast Duck 广东烧鸭

🌍 Chinese, Cantonese Difficulty: ●●●○○

Ingredients

• 1 whole duck (2kg)
• (Marinade) 2 tbsp hoisin
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp five-spice
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 star anise
• (Glaze) 3 tbsp maltose + 2 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar + 2 tbsp water

Method

1. Step 1 — Blanch duck with boiling water; dry thoroughly.
2. Rubbing — Rub marinade inside cavity. Seal cavity with skewer.
3. Brushing — Brush glaze all over; hang in cool place 4 hours or overnight (skin must dry).
4. Roasting — Roast at 200°C (400°F) 30 min; brush glaze. Reduce to 180°C (350°F); roast 40 min more.
5. Resting — Rest 10 min; chop. Serve with sauce made from reduced roasting juices.

Tags: duck, 2 tbsp hoisin, soy sauce, five-spice, sugar · Source: Brittani's Almanac