Chinese
Chinese - Zhejiang Zhe Cuisine
Zhejiang Braised Duck
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 duck (about 1.5kg), cleaned
- • 4 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- • 4 tbsp rock sugar
- • 100ml Shaoxing wine
- • 5 slices ginger
- • 2 spring onions
- • 500ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Clean the duck and pat dry.
2
Phase 2
Brown the duck on all sides in a dry wok to render the fat.
3
Phase 3
Simmer the duck with soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, ginger, and spring onions in 500ml water.
4
Phase 4
Braise for 60 minutes, turning and basting the duck.
5
Phase 5
Boil the sauce until thick and glossy.
6
Phase 6
Cut into pieces and nap with the reduced sauce.