Chinese Duck & Five-Spice Pies Recipe

Name: Chinese Duck & Five-Spice Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -pound whole duck; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 shallots, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons plain (all purpose) flour; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 4 cinnamon sticks; 1 egg, beaten lightly; 2 cups plain (all purpose) flour; 2 teaspoons orange rind, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, chopped coarsely; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

4 -pound whole duck
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons plain (all purpose) flour
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
1 egg, beaten lightly
2 cups plain (all purpose) flour
2 teaspoons orange rind, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, chopped coarsely
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

1
Rinse duck under cold water.
2
Place duck in large saucepan; cover with cold water.
3
Bring to a boil, uncovered.
4
Reduce heat; simmer covered for 30 minutes.
5
Cool in water in pan.
6
Remove meat from duck; discard skin and bones.
7
Shred meat.
8
Meanwhile, make five-spice pastry: process flour, rind and five-spice until combined.
9
Add butter; process until crumbly.
10
Add egg and water; process until ingredients just come together.
11
Knead dough on floured surface until smooth.
12
Enclose in plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.

866

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -pound whole duck, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 shallots, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons plain (all purpose) flour, and more.

Yes, Chinese Duck & Five-Spice Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Duck & Five-Spice Pies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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