Chinese
Chinese - Shandong Lu Cuisine
Crispy Duck Shandong
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 1 whole duck, about 1.8kg
- • 6 spring onions, chopped
- • 5 slices ginger
- • 3 star anise
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp five-spice powder
- • Oil for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the duck inside and out with the five-spice powder and salt.
2
Phase 2
Steam the duck with spring onions, ginger, and star anise for 1.5 hours until tender.
3
Phase 3
Remove the duck and hang or rest it until the skin is completely dry.
4
Phase 4
Rub the duck skin with a mix of the two soy sauces and wine.
5
Phase 5
Deep-fry the duck at 180°C until the skin is crisp and deep mahogany.
6
Phase 6
Carve into pieces and serve with spring onion brushes and sweet bean sauce.