Quick Peking Duck Recipe

Name: Quick Peking Duck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces skinless, boneless duck breast; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons plum jam or hoisin sauce; Pinch dried chili flakes; 8 Chinese wheat-flour pancakes; 1 tablespoon sunflower or peanut oil; 4 scallions, trimmed and slivered; 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut in matchsticks; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves plus sprigs for garnish

Servings: persons

12 ounces skinless, boneless duck breast
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons plum jam or hoisin sauce
Pinch dried chili flakes
8 Chinese wheat-flour pancakes
1 tablespoon sunflower or peanut oil
4 scallions, trimmed and slivered
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut in matchsticks
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves plus sprigs for garnish

1
Halve duck breast horizontally.
2
Then cut with the grain in thin slivers.
3
Mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce with honey, five-spice powder and pepper, toss with duck, and set aside.
4
Heat sesame oil in small saucepan, add garlic, cook briefly, then stir in vinegar, jam, chili flakes and remaining soy sauce.
5
Cook 2 minutes over medium heat to blend, then strain through a sieve, mashing the garlic.
6
Set sauce aside.
7
Place pancakes on a heat-proof plate.
8
Cover with foil.
9
Set them on top of pan of simmering water to warm.
10
Heat sunflower or peanut oil in wok or skillet.
11
Drain duck in sieve to remove excess marinade, add to wok, and stir-fry over high heat 2 to 3 minutes, until browned.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Spread warm pancakes with sauce mixture.
14
Top with strips of duck, scallion and cucumber, sprinkle with cilantro, and roll up.
15
Garnish with cilantro sprigs, and serve.

829

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces skinless, boneless duck breast, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, and more.

Yes, Quick Peking Duck falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Quick Peking Duck

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