Hubei-style Braised Duck Tongues (湖北红烧鸭舌)

湖北红烧鸭舌 (Hubei-style Braised Duck Tongues) is a classic dish in Hubei cuisine, known for its rich and savory flavors. This dish is a perfect combination of tender duck tongues and aromatic braising sauce, making it a popular choice for special occasions and family gatherings.

Hubei-style Braised Duck Tongues (湖北红烧鸭舌)

Ingredients

  • 500g duck tongues
  • 3 slices of ginger
  • 2 scallions, cut into sections
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rock sugar
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 dried tangerine peel
  • 500ml chicken broth
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the duck tongues under cold water and drain.
  2. Heat the cooking oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the ginger and scallions, and stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. Add the duck tongues and Shaoxing wine, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce, rock sugar, star anise, cinnamon stick, and dried tangerine peel. Stir well to coat the duck tongues.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Season with salt to taste and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Transfer the braised duck tongues to a serving plate and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
18g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Wok Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the 湖北红烧鸭舌 with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can marinate the duck tongues in the braising sauce for a few hours before cooking.

Cost

$15