Hakka Style Braised Duck (客家卤鸭)

客家卤鸭 (Hakka Style Braised Duck) is a traditional dish in Hakka cuisine, known for its rich flavors and tender meat. This recipe combines aromatic spices and soy sauce to create a savory and satisfying dish.

Hakka Style Braised Duck (客家卤鸭)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck, chopped into pieces
  • 5 slices ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 dried red chilies
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice wine
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, and dried red chilies. Sauté until aromatic.
  2. Add the duck pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides.
  3. Pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and rice wine. Stir in the water and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the duck is tender.
  4. Season with salt to taste. Serve the braised duck hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
15g

Supplies

Large pot Stirring spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Hakka Style Braised Duck with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra depth of flavor, marinate the duck pieces in the soy sauce and rice wine mixture for 1 hour before cooking.

Cost

$20