
Peking Roast Duck
The Chinese imperial dish: duck with crispy lacquered skin, sliced and served in thin pancakes with sauce, green onion and cucumber.
Préparation
2h
Cuisson
1h30
Portions
6 servings
Difficulté
Advanced
Préparation
- 1
Prepare the duck
Clean the duck. Separate the skin from the flesh by blowing air between them (use a straw or pump). The skin should detach evenly.
30 min
- 2
Blanch
Pour boiling water over the hanging duck to tighten the skin. Let dry for 10 minutes.
15 min
- 3
Apply the glaze
Mix the malt syrup, vinegar and hot water. Brush the duck evenly. Hang it in a cool, ventilated place for 12-24 hours.
The skin should be taut like parchment before cooking.24h
- 4
Roast the duck
Preheat oven to 220°C. Place duck on a rack above a pan of water. Roast 15 min, then lower to 180°C and continue 60-75 min until skin is lacquered and crispy.
1h30
- 5
Carve and serve
Let rest 10 minutes. Carve into thin slices with both skin and meat. Serve with pancakes, sauce, green onion and cucumber. Each guest rolls their own pancake.
15 min
Conseils
- The 24h drying is essential for crispy skin.
- Traditionally, stir-fried leftovers and carcass soup are also served.
Variantes
Full service (3 courses)
1. Duck in pancake, 2. Stir-fried meat with vegetables, 3. Carcass soup.
Conservation
Eat immediately for crispy skin.