Shanghaied Duck Ddeok

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 16

Shanghaied Duck Ddeok - Classic Chinese-Korean Fusion Delight

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 45 min

Ready In

2 hr 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	3/4 cup light soy sauce
	3/4 cup dark soy sauce
	3 cups water
	8 scallions , chopped in 1 1/2 lengths , white parts and 2/3 of the green
	1 slice gingerroot
	1 star anise , broken in pieces
	1 peking duck
	1/2 lb chinese or korean white rice cake ( ddeok guk ddeok )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

641

Sugar

Fat

32g

Shanghaied Duck Ddeok is a very flavorful and unique dish, originating from the Chinese-Korean fusion cuisine back in the 19th century. It is made by stuffing a whole roasted duck with rice cake, and then cooking it in a mixture of soy sauce, gingerroot, and scallions. The result is a succulent and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion and loved by many people.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, combine the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce and water and mix well.
2.	Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
3.	In a pan, heat the mixture along with the scallions, gingerroot and star anise over low heat for 10 minutes, until the ingredients are fully mixed.
4.	Prick the skin of the duck all over with a fork.
5.	Brush the duck with the mixture and stuff the duck with the white rice cake.
6.	Roast the duck in the oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes, brushing it with the mixture every 15 minutes.
7.	Once fully cooked, remove the duck from the oven, carve it, and serve it with the cooked white rice cake.

PROS

Shanghaied Duck Ddeok is a classic Chinese-Korean fusion delight, beautifully blending the savory flavors of succulent duck with the white chewy rice cake.

It is a perfect way to appreciate the distinctive tastes and textures of Chinese and Korean cuisine.

CONS

Shanghaied Duck Ddeok is a little bit high in sodium because of the soy sauce, so people with high blood pressure should take care when consuming it.

In addition, it may not be suitable for those who are allergic to soy sauce or gluten.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shanghaied Duck Ddeok is a good source of protein and carbohydrates, and it can provide some of the daily-required dietary fiber.
The dish also contains some beneficial minerals such as iron, vitamin B12, and selenium, which can help support good blood and thyroid function.