Braised Duck Tongues
Chinese Chinese - Shandong Lu Cuisine

Braised Duck Tongues

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 500g duck tongues, cleaned
  • • 6 spring onions, cut into long segments
  • • 5 slices ginger
  • • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • • 1 tbsp rock sugar
  • • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • • 400ml water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Boil the duck tongues for 3 minutes, then rinse in cold water.

2
Phase 2

Fry the spring onions and ginger in oil until the spring onions turn golden brown.

3
Phase 3

Add the tongues, both soy sauces, wine, sugar, and five-spice; pour in the water.

4
Phase 4

Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour until the tongues are tender.

5
Phase 5

Uncover and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats each tongue.

6
Phase 6

Toss well so every tongue is glazed, then serve hot.