Almond Roasted Duck With Chinese Spices

Submitted by DVG2000

"This simple preparation has many of the complex spices of a classically prepared Chinese duck, but it takes little preparation or special skills."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 (2 -3 lb) duck
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons davinci gourmet classic almond syrup
• 1 small oranges or 1 small tangerine, cut into wedges

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Pat the duck dry and prick all over with a fork.
3. Insert the garlic and orange wedges into the cavity of the duck.
4. In a small bowl, combine the almond syrup, soy sauce, and 5-spice powder.
5. Rub or brush the almond mixture onto the duck. Sprinkle the duck with salt and pepper and place the duck on a rack, breast side down, in a roasting pan.
6. Roast the duck, breast side down, in a preheated oven for 40 minutes, then turn the duck, breast side up, and continue to roast for 1 hour.
7. The skin should be dark and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
9. Serve the duck breast and legs whole for an elegant entree, or chop up the duck into bite-sized pieces and serve with spicy chutney as an appetizer.

Reviews

[Chef JjaJja]

This was the most delicious duck ever! I've tried other recipes since then, and I don't think I could top the perfection of this yummy dish.