Shanghai Style Braised Duck (上海红烧鸭)

上海红烧鸭 (Shanghai Style Braised Duck) is a classic dish in Shanghai cuisine, known for its rich and savory flavors. This recipe combines tender duck meat with a fragrant and flavorful braising sauce, creating a delicious and comforting meal.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Shanghai Shanghai Cuisine Braised Duck Chinese Recipe
Shanghai Style Braised Duck (上海红烧鸭)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck, about 4 lbs, chopped into pieces
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 3 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, blanch the duck pieces in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat some oil in the pot and sauté the ginger, green onions, and star anise until fragrant.
  3. Add the blanched duck pieces back into the pot. Pour in the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Stir to coat the duck pieces evenly.
  4. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the duck is tender.
  5. Uncover the pot and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
  6. Transfer the braised duck to a serving dish, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.

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 Serving dish

Tools

Knife Cutting board Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Shanghai Style Braised Duck with steamed white 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 braising sauce overnight before cooking.

Cost

$20