Peking Duck Masterclass with Chef Tony Truong

duck

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork can be more affordable.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Plum sauce offers a similar sweetness, while soy sauce + sugar is more accessible.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: green onions

Chives provide a similar mild onion flavor, while green onions are often less expensive.

pancakes

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs, while tortillas can be more economical.

Clean the duck thoroughly, removing all the insides and any blood.

Rub salt and five-spice powder inside the duck.

Prepare a mixture of sugar, salt, ginger, and garlic to stuff inside the duck.

Stuff the duck with the mixture and some onion and cooking apple for flavor.

Fire up the wok to heat the mixture before putting it inside the duck.

Seal the duck after stuffing it to keep the flavors in.

Cook the duck until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens