Szechuan Lychee Smoked Duck.

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 3
Szechuan Lychee Smoked Duck, a spicy and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion
in Main

Prep

2 hours 30 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

3 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 duck
szechuan ground pepper
salt
4 cm ginger , sliced
3 spring onions
1/2 - 1 cup shaoxing wine
3/4 cup lychee tea
1/2 cup sugar
2 sticks cinnamon
4 star anise

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
450
Sugar
8g
Fat
29g
Szechuan Lychee Smoked Duck is a traditional Chinese dish that has been popularized in recent years. The dish is prepared by marinating the duck with szechuan pepper, lychee tea, cinnamon, and star anise. The duck is then stir-fried until cooked through and smoked with wood chips for added flavor. The combination of these ingredients gives the duck a spicy and smoky flavor that is sure to impress. This dish is perfect for any special occasion or dinner party with friends and family. Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.

Instructions

1.Rinse duck and pat dry. Rub salt and Szechuan pepper all over the duck. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
2.In a wok, add some oil and stir fry ginger and spring onions until fragrant. Add duck and stir fry for a few minutes.
3.Add shaoxing wine, lychee tea, sugar, cinnamon, and star anise. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the duck is cooked through.
4.Smoke duck with wood chips for 25-30 minutes.
5.Serve hot and garnish with sliced cucumbers and green onions.

PROS

The combination of szechuan pepper and lychee tea gives the duck a unique and spicy flavor.
This dish is sure to impress your guests.

Smoking the duck gives it a delicious smoky flavor that pairs well with the spiciness of the szechuan pepper.

CONS

Smoking the duck is a time-consuming process that requires a smoker.
This dish is also quite spicy, so it may not be suitable for those who cannot handle heat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Duck is a good source of protein and provides essential vitamins and minerals such as niacin, iron, and zinc. Szechuan pepper has been known to aid in digestion and reduce inflammation. Lychee tea is rich in antioxidants which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

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