5 SPICE ROAST DUCK - Episode 2165

five spice powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cinnamon + star anise + cloves

Homemade blends can be fresher and cheaper.

duck

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and similar in flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave is lower on the glycemic index.

Start by making the sauce with light soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

Add five spice powder (2 teaspoons, can use up to 3 or 4 for a stronger taste).

Add fresh ginger and mix well.

Omit salt if controlling sodium intake, otherwise add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Wash and clean the ducks, then massage the marinade onto each duck, including inside the cavity.

Cover and marinate the ducks overnight or for at least 5 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) or prepare the grill for indirect heat.

Cook the ducks in the oven or grill for about 1 hour, checking for an internal temperature of 170°F (77°C).

Halfway through cooking, flip the ducks over carefully to avoid spilling the liquid.

Cover the ducks and continue cooking until done, then allow to cool completely before cutting.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens