Cantonese Roast Duck
Cantonese Roast Duck is a classic Chinese dish that is sure to impress your guests. This dish is a perfect combination of crispy skin and succulent meat that will leave your taste buds craving for more. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 whole duck (about 4-5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons of Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup of water
Serves: 4-6 people
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure to dry the duck thoroughly before seasoning it to ensure a crispy skin.
- Use a roasting pan with a rack to allow the fat to drip off the duck while cooking.
- Baste the duck with the sauce every 20 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful.
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the Chinese five-spice powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Rub the spice mixture all over the duck, inside and out.
4. In another bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and green onions.
5. Place the duck on a roasting pan with a rack and pour the sauce over the duck.
6. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the roasting pan.
7. Roast the duck in the oven for 1 ½ to 2 hours, basting it with the sauce every 20 minutes.
8. Once the duck is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Appearance and Taste:
Cantonese Roast Duck is a beautiful dish with a crispy, golden-brown skin and juicy, tender meat. The aroma of the Chinese five-spice powder and the sauce will fill your kitchen with a mouth-watering fragrance. The taste is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of spice from the five-spice powder. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Type: Main Dish
Ingredients: Duck, Chinese five-spice powder, soy sauce
