Peking Duck

Peking duck is a classic Chinese dish known for its crispy skin and succulent meat. This recipe will guide you through the process of creating this iconic dish at home.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Chinese Chinese Cuisine Duck Crispy
Peking Duck

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 16 small Chinese pancakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Clean the duck and pat it dry. Score the skin and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, five-spice powder, and sesame oil.
  4. Brush the duck with the sauce mixture, inside and out.
  5. Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the remaining sauce.
  6. Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  7. Serve the duck with the Chinese pancakes, scallions, and extra hoisin sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
5g
Protein
25g
Fat
26g

Supplies

Roasting pan Basting brush

Tools

Sharp knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Peking duck with steamed buns, cucumber slices, and hoisin sauce for a traditional presentation.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy skin, you can air-dry the duck in the refrigerator for a few hours before roasting.

Cost

$25