Chinese Duck with Pancakes Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
🥢 Servings: 4
🥣 Calories per Serving: 5370
Description:
Indulge in the rich flavors of this traditional Chinese dish, featuring succulent duck wrapped in warm pancakes alongside crisp cucumber and aromatic spring onions. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe promises a burst of Asian-inspired delight with every bite.
Ingredients:
- 4 duck legs
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 star anise
- 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
- 1 clove
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 spring onions
- 4 tbsp rice wine
- 6 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 8 tbsp soy sauce
- 8 thin pancakes
- 3 slices fresh ginger
- 2 spring onions, sliced lengthwise
- 4-inch cucumber, thinly sliced
- Hoisin sauce
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large saucepan, combine duck legs with salt, star anise, Szechuan peppercorns, clove, cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, spring onions, rice wine, soft brown sugar, and soy sauce. |
| 2 | Allow the duck to marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, for maximum flavor infusion. |
| 3 | After marinating, bring the contents of the saucepan to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until the duck is tender and flavorful. |
| 4 | Once cooked, remove the duck legs from the marinade and pat them dry with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture. |
| 5 | Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the duck legs until the skin is crispy and golden brown, adding a delightful crunch to each bite. |
| 6 | While the duck is grilling, prepare the accompanying ingredients: thinly slice the cucumber and spring onions lengthwise, and warm the pancakes. |
| 7 | To serve, carefully scrape the tender duck meat off the bone and place it onto a warm pancake. Add strips of cucumber and spring onion, then drizzle with hoisin sauce for a burst of savory sweetness. |
| 8 | Gently fold the pancake around the flavorful filling, creating a delightful parcel of flavors and textures. Enjoy each bite of this delectable Chinese duck with pancakes dish! |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 5370
- Fat Content: 501.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 168.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 970.9mg
- Sodium Content: 5493.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 39.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 30.7g
- Protein Content: 156g
Embrace the culinary heritage of China with this delightful recipe, perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring as a comforting meal on a cozy evening. Dive into layers of flavor and texture, and experience the joy of homemade Chinese cuisine like never before!
