World Flavors Cookbook

Peking Duck

Name: Peking Duck
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 1 specialized Peking Duck; Skin glaze: Maltose, water; Serving: Thin pancakes, sweet bean sauce (Tianmianjiang), cucumber strips, scallion strips

The world-famous roast duck from Beijing, known for its thin, crispy skin and succulent meat.

Cuisine: China

Ingredients

1 specialized Peking Duck
Skin glaze: Maltose, water
Serving: Thin pancakes, sweet bean sauce (Tianmianjiang), cucumber strips, scallion strips

Instructions

Air-dry the duck skin thoroughly. Glaze with maltose solution.
Roast in a hung oven until the skin is deep brown and shatteringly crisp.
Skillfully carve the skin and meat. Serve wrapped in pancakes with sauce and vegetables.