Chinese Roast Duck Recipe

Name: Chinese Roast Duck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 5 lb (2.3 kg). duck; 4 tbsp (60 ml) onions, chopped; 4 tbsp (60 ml) celery, chopped; 4 tbsp (60 ml) ginger, minced; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon, ground; 1 star anise, broken up; 1/2 cup (125 ml) soy sauce; 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar or honey; 2 tbsp (30 ml) dry sherry; 1 tbsp (15 ml) salt; 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce; 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey; 2 tbsp (30 ml) Chinese black vinegar or red wine vinegar; fresh coriander leaves

Servings: persons

1 5 lb (2.3 kg). duck
4 tbsp (60 ml) onions, chopped
4 tbsp (60 ml) celery, chopped
4 tbsp (60 ml) ginger, minced
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon, ground
1 star anise, broken up
1/2 cup (125 ml) soy sauce
2 tsp (10 ml) sugar or honey
2 tbsp (30 ml) dry sherry
1 tbsp (15 ml) salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
2 tbsp (30 ml) Chinese black vinegar or red wine vinegar
fresh coriander leaves

1
Clean duck, removing as much fat from the neck as posible.
2
Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Tie the neck closed.
4
Combine onion, celery, ginger, cinnamon, anise, soy sauce, sugar and wine.
5
Bring to a boil and pour into duck.
6
Sew up the opening.
7
Rub skin with the salt.
8
Line a pan with heavy aluninium foil.
9
Place duck breast side up, on a rack in the pan.
10
Pour 1 cup (225 ml) water into the bottom of the pan to reduce smoke.
11
Roast in a 425 degree (225 C.) oven 30 minutes turning once.
12
Pour off the water and fat and prick the skin lightly with a fork.
13
Brush the duck with honey, vinegar and soy sauce mixture.
14
Reduce the heat to 375 degrees (200 C.) and roast 1 1/2 hours longer or until done, turning several times and brushing with the basting mixture every half hour.
15
Snip the threads and drain the duck (reserve the filling as sauce if desired).
16
Let stand 10 minutes.
17
Cut duck in small pieces and serve with coriander.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 5 lb (2.3 kg). duck, 4 tbsp (60 ml) onions, chopped, 4 tbsp (60 ml) celery, chopped, 4 tbsp (60 ml) ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Chinese Roast Duck falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chinese Roast Duck

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