Knusprige Ente mit Gemüse (Charlies Thai Kitchen Folge 3)

duck

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than duck.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower-calorie sweetener.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: canned orange juice

Lemon juice adds acidity and brightness.

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Clean and pat dry the duck.

Score the skin in a diamond pattern without cutting into the meat.

Rub salt and pepper all over the duck, including inside the cavity.

Stuff the cavity with garlic, thyme, and bay leaves.

Mix honey, soy sauce, orange juice, and ginger in a bowl.

Brush the mixture over the duck skin evenly.

Place the duck on a roasting rack in a baking dish.

Add water to the bottom of the dish to prevent burning.

Roast the duck for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes, until skin is crispy and meat is tender.

Increase oven temperature to 220°C (425°F) for the last 15 minutes for extra crispiness.

Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Serve with roasted potatoes and vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

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