{"id":"recipe_b41b2f7188","slug":"peking-duck-beijing-roasted-duck","title":"Peking Duck (Beijing Roasted Duck)","description":"A world-renowned Chinese delicacy featuring a signature crispy, honey-lacquered skin and succulent meat, traditionally served with delicate pancakes, fresh scallions, and sweet bean sauce.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":60,"cookMinutes":90,"totalMinutes":1500,"activeMinutes":60},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 whole duck (approx 2.5 kg)","name":"Duck","quantity":2.5,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":5.5,"usUnit":"lb","form":"whole","notes":"cleaned and patted dry","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 tbsp maltose or honey","name":"Honey","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Maltose is more traditional for a harder glaze","group":"Glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tbsp rice vinegar","name":"Rice Vinegar","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"120 ml water","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"for thinning the glaze","group":"Glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"12 scallions","name":"Scallions","quantity":12,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":12,"usUnit":"piece","form":"shredded","notes":"white and light green parts only","group":"Accompaniments","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 large cucumber","name":"Cucumber","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"julienned","notes":"","group":"Accompaniments","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 cup sweet bean sauce (Tianmianjiang)","name":"Sweet bean sauce","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"sauce","notes":"hoisin sauce can be used as a substitute","group":"Accompaniments","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"16 Mandarin pancakes","name":"Mandarin Pancake","quantity":16,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":16,"usUnit":"piece","form":"steamed","notes":"thin flour pancakes","group":"Accompaniments","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Thoroughly clean the duck, remove any excess fat from the cavity, and pat the skin completely dry with paper towels.","group":"Preparation","title":"Thoroughly clean the duck","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Hold the duck over a sink and carefully ladle boiling water over the entire skin. The skin will tighten and become translucent.","group":"Preparation","title":"Bring a large pot of water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a small saucepan, combine the honey (or maltose), rice vinegar, and 120 ml (1/2 cup) of water. Heat gently until the honey is fully dissolved.","group":"Glazing","title":"Combine the honey, rice vinegar, and 120 ml of water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Glazing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Brush the glaze generously all over the duck's skin. Hang the duck in a cool, airy place (or place it on a wire rack over a tray in the refrigerator) to dry for at least 24 hours. The skin should feel like parchment paper when ready.","group":"Drying","title":"Brush the glaze generously all","timerMinutes":1440,"sourceTitle":"Drying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Place the duck breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast for about 70-90 minutes, or until the skin is dark golden brown and crispy.","group":"Roasting","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Roasting"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"While the duck roasts, shred the scallions and julienne the cucumber. Warm the Mandarin pancakes in a steamer.","group":"Side Preparation","title":"While the duck roasts, shred the scallions and julienne the cucumber","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Side Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Carefully carve the skin and meat into thin slices. Serve immediately with the pancakes, sauce, cucumber, and scallions.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"The secret to the perfect Peking Duck is the air-drying process, which separates the skin from the fat, allowing it to become exceptionally crispy during roasting.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["roast"],"equipment":["Roasting pan","Wire rack","Pastry brush","Steamer","Sharp carving knife"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","soy"],"difficulty":"hard","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"duck","note":"Serves as a main course for 4 people"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The duck must be prepared and glazed 24 hours in advance for the best skin texture."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover meat in an airtight container. The skin will lose crispness once refrigerated.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in an oven or air fryer to try and regain some skin crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_b41b2f7188%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4f8dd649-bdb7-43cb-a1ee-63f88e952164","imageAlt":"Peking Duck (Beijing Roasted Duck) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["peking duck","chinese cuisine","roast duck","crispy skin","beijing","dinner party"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Peking Duck (Beijing Roasted Duck)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:16:56.731Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:16:56.731Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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