Crispy Peking Duck (北京鸭)

Crispy Peking Duck is a classic dish in Malaysian Chinese Cuisine, known for its crispy skin and succulent meat.

Crispy Peking Duck (北京鸭)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck, cleaned and patted dry
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 4 cups hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, salt, and sugar to make the glaze.
  3. Brush the glaze all over the duck, inside and out.
  4. Pour the hot water into a roasting pan and place a rack in the pan.
  5. Place the duck on the rack breast side up.
  6. Roast the duck in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
  7. Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Roasting pan Rack

Tools

Basting brush Sharp knife

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with steamed pancakes, sliced cucumbers, and spring onions.

Tips & tricks

Tips: To achieve extra crispy skin, you can air-dry the duck in the refrigerator overnight before roasting.

Cost

$20