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Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe

VIDEORECIPE Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe

This easy recipe teaches how to make the best homemade Peking Duck, a traditional street food from Chinese cuisine. Don't miss it!

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Ingredients

number of servings
6

Ingredients

  • 1 duck Added to

Honey Plum Sauce

  • 1 lb fresh plums Added to
  • 14 Cup rice vinegar Added to
  • 14 Cup sugar Added to
  • 2 tablespoon Between Added to
  • 2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine Added to
  • 14 Cup sriracha Added to
  • 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce Added to

Five Spice Sichuan Seasoning

  • 4 tablespoon Kosher salt Added to
  • 212 tablespoon crystal sugar Added to
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice Added to
  • 112 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn powder Added to

Maltose Glaze

  • 3 tablespoon Shaoxing wine Added to
  • 14 Cup maltose Added to
  • 2 tablespoon Chinese red vinegar Added to
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar Added to
  • 2 cups water Added to

To Serve

  • 12 salad cucumber Added to
  • 1 volume green onions Added to
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Directions

600 min.
1. Step

Separate as much skin from the meat as possible. Then, season the duck with Five Spice Sichuan Seasoning underneath the skin and in the cavity.

Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

2. Step

Fill a large pot with 5 quarts of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Immediately, ladle the hot water onto the duck's skin. Repeat the process until all the water is used. Let the duck air dry on a wire rack for about ten minutes.

Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

3. Step

Combine water, vinegar, Shaoxing wine, and maltose in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it reduce for five minutes.

Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

4. Step

Pour some of the glaze mixture over the breast of the duck, ensuring all the skin is coated. Then, place the duck in the fridge overnight to dry.

Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

5. Step

Preheat the oven to 250 °F. Fill a can with water to provide weight, gently place the duck on the can in an upright position, and bake it with the door slightly open to allow airflow. Roast the duck for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

6. Step

Increase the oven temperature to 400 °F, and continue cooking with the door slightly cracked for an additional 20 to 30 minutes. Rotate the duck halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

7. Step

Chop the plums, leaving the skin on, and place them in a medium saucepan. Then, add honey, rice vinegar, sugar, and wine to the saucepan. Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat and let it boil for about seven minutes or until the fruit is soft and syrup-like consistency.

Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

8. Step

Transfer the mixture to a blender, blend on high, and add soy sauce and sriracha. Continue blending until smooth.

Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

9. Step

Remove all the crispy skin from the duck and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Cut the duck skin to match the width of the breast and thighs, and layer the skin on top of the meat.

Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

10. Step

Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice the breast and thigh evenly, about a quarter inch thick. Arrange the sliced duck on a serving tray.

Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

11. Step

Serve the roasted duck with plum sauce, green onions, carrots, cucumber, and a dollop of the plum sauce. Enjoy!

Traditional Chinese Peking Duck recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

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