Si Yau Ark (roast Duck Revelation)

Si Yau Ark, or Roast Duck, is a popular dish in Singaporean Chinese cuisine, known for its crispy skin and succulent meat. This recipe will guide you through the process of making this delicious dish at home.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Singaporean Chinese Singaporean Chinese Duck Roast
Si Yau Ark (roast Duck Revelation)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck, about 2 kg
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-inch piece ginger, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, five-spice powder, salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger to make the marinade.
  3. Clean the duck and pat it dry with paper towels. Prick the skin of the duck with a fork to allow the fat to render while roasting.
  4. Brush the duck with the marinade, making sure to coat both the outside and inside of the duck.
  5. Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
  6. 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
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
26g

Supplies

Roasting pan Rack Basting brush

Tools

Oven Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Si Yau Ark is best served with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy skin, you can increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F) for the last 15 minutes of roasting.

Cost

$25