How to Make Roast Duck in Orange Sauce - Chinese Recipe - Secret Weapon Ingredient

duck

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than duck.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

five-spice powder

🥗Healthier: cinnamon

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Cinnamon can provide a warm flavor, while mixed spices can be cost-effective.

Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern.

Mix salt, Chinese five spice, and black pepper in a ramekin.

Rub the spice mixture into the duck breasts, ensuring it gets into the score marks.

Heat a cast iron griddle skillet until smoking hot and add cooking oil.

Place the duck breasts skin side down in the skillet and sear for 1 minute until sizzling.

Turn the duck breasts 90 degrees to create crisscross marks and sear for another minute.

Flip the duck breasts over and sear the flesh side briefly.

Transfer the duck breasts to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and roast for 15 minutes.

In a wok, combine orange juice and bring to a boil while preparing the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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