Peking Duck
Serve 4 to 6
One 5 to 6 pound duck 8 cups water 1 slice ginger 1 scallion, cut into halves 3 tablespoons honey 1
tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon sherry 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 3
tablespoons water Scallions for garnish
Clean duck. Wipe dry and tie string around neck. Hang duck in cool, windy place 4 hours. Fill large
wok with water. Bring to boil. Add ginger, scallion, honey, vinegar, and sherry. Bring to boil. Pour
in dissolved cornstarch. Stir constantly. Place duck in large strainer above larger bowl. Scoop
boiling mixture all over duck for about 10 minutes. Hang duck again in cool, windy place for 6 hours
until thoroughly dry. Place duck breast side up on a greased rack in oven preheated to 350 degrees.
Set a pan filled with 2 inches of water in bottom of oven. (This is for drippings). Roast 30
minutes. Turn duck and roast 30 minutes more. Turn breast side up again. Roast 10 minutes more. Use
sharp knife to cut off crispy skin. Serve meat and skin immediately on a prewarmed dish. The duck is
eaten hot with hoisin sauce rolled in Mandarin Crepes. Garnish with scallion flowerets.
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