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Peking duck

Peking duck

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Discover the traditional recipe for Peking duck, cooked with honey and spices for an unparalleled flavor.

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Recipe from Bennylin, Jagawana (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Peking duck is a Chinese specialty known for its sweet and fragrant flavor. This recipe guides you step-by-step through the preparation of this delicious dish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time1 hr
  • Resting4 hr
  • Total5 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$21.59 $2.70 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $20.57
  • $0.22
  • $0.76
  • $0.01
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Clean the duck. ≈ 8 min
  2. Dry the duck thoroughly and secure it to the base of its neck. ≈ 3 min
  3. Let the duck rest in a well-ventilated area for 4 hours.
  4. Fill the large watering can. ≈ 10 min
  5. Add ginger root, onion, honey, vinegar, and sherry. ≈ 3 min
  6. Mix the flour and water together, then cook until the mixture thickens.
  7. Place the duck in a large bowl. ≈ 3 min
  8. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
  9. I left the duck to dry for 6 hours in a breezy location.
  10. Place the duck’s back on a griddle and cook it at 175 °C. ≈ 3 min
  11. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  12. Use a sharp knife to separate the duck’s skin. ≈ 2 min
  13. Serve hot. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Peking duck

  • 5-6 ducks$20.57
  • 1 red onion, cut in half$0.22
  • 3 tablespoons of honey$0.76
  • 1 tablespoon of white vinegar$0.01
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of corn flour, dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water$0.03

Total$21.59

that's $2.70 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 5-6 ducks
  • 8 cups of water
  • One piece of ginger
  • 1 red onion, cut in half
  • 3 tablespoons of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of sherry
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of corn flour, dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water
  • Red onions for decoration

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