Jinhua Duck

Jīnhuá Yā (Jinhua Duck) is a traditional braised duck dish from Jinhua, Zhejiang. A whole duck is slowly braised in a rich soy sauce-based broth with local spices until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and deeply flavored. The dish is a celebration of Jinhua's renowned food culture.

食材清单

• 1 whole duck (about 1.5 kg)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 3 slices ginger
• 3 scallions
• 1 star anise
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp five-spice powder
• Water to cover

制作步骤

1. Clean duck thoroughly. Blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes. Rinse.
2. Place duck in a large pot with all ingredients except dark soy sauce.
3. Add water to cover the duck. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 1.5-2 hours, turning occasionally.
5. Add dark soy sauce in the last 30 minutes for color. Serve cut into pieces.