Crispy Duck in Mandarin Sauce

Crispy Duck in Mandarin Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. This dish is a perfect combination of crispy duck and tangy mandarin sauce that will leave your taste buds craving for more. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

- 1 whole duck, cleaned and dried
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup mandarin orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Serves: 4
To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, five-spice powder, and cornstarch. Rub the mixture all over the duck, making sure to coat it evenly. Place the duck on a roasting rack and roast in the oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
While the duck is roasting, prepare the mandarin sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the mandarin orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the duck is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Carve the duck into serving pieces and arrange them on a platter. Pour the mandarin sauce over the duck and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
This Crispy Duck in Mandarin Sauce is a perfect dish for any occasion. The crispy skin of the duck is perfectly complemented by the tangy and sweet mandarin sauce. The dish is best served hot and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Type: Main Dish
Ingredients: Duck, Mandarin Orange Juice, Soy Sauce