Auntie Yuan Duck Salad Recipe

Name: Auntie Yuan Duck Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds duck duckling, excess fat removed; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns szechwan, coarsely ground; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 x salt; 1 x white pepper ground; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari; ⅓ cup chicken broth; ⅓ cup rice vinegar; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 1 x vegetable oil for deep frying; 3 1/2 ounces mai fun (rice sticks); 2 cups lettuce shredded; 6 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions slivered; 1 x cilantro for garnish; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds lightly toasted

Servings: persons

5 pounds duck duckling, excess fat removed
1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns szechwan, coarsely ground
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 x salt
1 x white pepper ground
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
⅓ cup chicken broth
⅓ cup rice vinegar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 x vegetable oil for deep frying
3 1/2 ounces mai fun (rice sticks)
2 cups lettuce shredded
6 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions slivered
1 x cilantro for garnish
1 teaspoon sesame seeds lightly toasted

1
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2
Rub some soy sauce, salt and pepper into the cavity of the duck and place the duck on a rack in the roasting pan.
3
Stir together the honey and the vinegar and brush some over the duck.
4
Roast the duck until crisp and golden, about 1 hour, occasionally brushing with honey-vinegar mixture.
5
Cool.
6
With a sharp knife, remove the skin from each side of the breast and cut into thin slivers.
7
Remove the meat from each side of the breast and cut it into thin slivers.
8
Combine the slivers of skin and the slivers of duck, reserve 1 cup.
9
The remainder of the duck can be saved for another use.
10
In a small bowl, blend together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
11
In a wok or wide casserole, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil over high heat to 450 F. Carefully, add mai fun noodles, in a few seconds they will puff.
12
Turn carefully with a skimmer and cook the other side.
13
Remove the noodles and drain on paper towels.
14
Break up the noodles and arrange them on 4 chilled serving plates.
15
Scatter shredded lettuce over the noodles and top with the reserved duck.
16
Garnish with scallions and cilantro.
17
Stir dressing and drizzle a small amount over each salad.
18
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds duck duckling, excess fat removed, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns szechwan, coarsely ground, and more.

Yes, Auntie Yuan Duck Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Auntie Yuan Duck Salad

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