
Chinese Five-Spice Roasted Duck
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- Serves 4
- Cooks in 22.5 mins (20m prep + 2.5m cook)
- Difficulty: medium
- Tastes:
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Estimated nutrition per serving
Chinese platypus
local_grocery_store Ingredients
restaurant_menu Method
- 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2.Pat the duck dry with paper towels and season with the five-spice powder, salt, and pepper, both inside and out.
- 3.Roast the duck for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 4.Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
lightbulb_outline Tips
- If you don't have Chinese five-spice powder, you can make your own by combining equal parts ground cinnamon, fennel seed, star anise, Szechuan peppercorns, and cloves.
- Save the duck fat for future use - it's great for frying potatoes or making a roux for gravy.