Ingredients:
- Hoisin sauce for serving 🍜
- 1 whole duck (about 2-2.5 kg) 🦆
- 2 tbsp honey 🍯
- 2 tbsp soy sauce 🥢
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍶
- 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder 🌟
- 1 tbsp salt 🧂
- 4-6 scallions, cut into strips 🧅
- 1 cucumber, julienned 🥒
- 12-16 Chinese pancakes or flour tortillas 🫓
1: Prepare the Duck 🦆
- Start by removing any excess fat from the duck and pat it dry with paper towels. To get that crispy skin, you need to dry the duck thoroughly. You can place it on a rack in the refrigerator, uncovered, for a few hours or overnight to let the skin dry out.
2: Season the Duck 🌟
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and Chinese five-spice powder. Rub this mixture all over the duck, making sure to get it under the skin as well. Sprinkle the salt over the duck.
3: Roast the Duck 🔥
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan to allow air circulation and drainage of fat. Roast the duck in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. If the skin starts to get too dark, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
4: Prepare the Pancakes and Vegetables 🥒
- While the duck is roasting, prepare the Chinese pancakes according to the package instructions or warm flour tortillas if you’re using those. Slice the cucumber into thin julienne strips and cut the scallions into thin strips as well.
5: Slice and Serve 🍽️
- Once the duck is done, let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving. Use a sharp knife to slice the duck into thin pieces, focusing on getting crispy skin and tender meat. Serve the duck slices with the prepared pancakes, scallions, cucumber, and hoisin sauce.
6: Enjoy Your Meal 🦆
- To eat, spread a little hoisin sauce on a pancake, add a few slices of duck, a few strips of cucumber and scallions, and then roll it up. Enjoy the crispy, flavorful Peking Duck in every bite!
Experience the deliciously crispy and flavorful Peking Duck right in your own kitchen! This classic Chinese dish is known for its crispy skin and tender meat, served with pancakes and hoisin sauce. Follow this step-by-step guide to make an impressive meal that's sure to wow your family and friends.
