Bei Jing Kao Ya (Beijing Roast Duck)

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 0
Perfectly Roasted Chinese Duck
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour 30 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 duck
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon warm water
8 green onions , white parts only , slivered into 3-inch lengths
1 medium English cucumber , peeled and slivered into 3-inch lengths
20 Mandarin pancakes ( Moo-Shu Shells , frozen )
1/2 cup chinese sweet bean paste ( tian mian jiang )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
567
Sugar
20g
Fat
29g
Bei Jing Kao Ya, also known as Peking Duck is a famous dish from Beijing, China, dating back to the imperial era. The dish is made by roasting a whole duck and serving it in thin pancakes with green onions, cucumber, and sweet bean paste. The crispy skin and tender meat make it a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, and it has become a delicacy appreciated all around the world. The key to making this dish is to achieve a crispy skin by boiling the duck before roasting it and basting it every 30 minutes with its fat. The combination of savory and sweet flavors make it a perfect main course for any special occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F(190°C).
2.Use a sharp knife to pierce the skin of the duck several times, being careful not to pierce the meat underneath.
3.Boil 2 cups of water and pour the hot water over the duck, this will tighten up the skin and will make it crispy.
4.Mix honey, ginger, warm water, and shaoxing wine(or dry sherry) in a bowl and brush all over the duck.
5.Put the duck on a roasting tray and roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting the duck every 30 minutes with its fat.
6.Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before cutting it into pieces.
7.To serve, put a piece of roasted duck, 2-3 pieces of green onions, a few pieces of cucumber, and some sweet bean paste into a pancake and roll it up.
8.

PROS

Bei Jing Kao Ya is a traditional Chinese dish that is popular worldwide.
The meat is soft and juicy while the skin is crispy and flavorful.

It is not only delicious but also easy to make at home.
The dish can be served with some steamed rice or noodles, or as an appetizer.

CONS

The recipe involves boiling the duck before roasting it, which might be seen as a time-consuming and tedious process.

It is also high in calories and fat, so it should not be eaten frequently and should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Duck meat contains high levels of quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, iron, selenium, and zinc. It is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and improve brain function. However, it is important to keep in mind that this recipe involves cooking the duck with its skin, which results in higher levels of saturated fat.

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