Almond Roasted Duck with Chinese Spices
1/1/2001
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This simple preparation has many of the complex spices of a classically prepared Chinese duck, but it takes little preparation or special skills.
Ingredients
- 3 tbs. DaVinci Gourmet Almond Classic Syrup
- 1 tbs. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. Chinese 5-spice powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1(2-3 lb.) duck
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 small orange or tangerine, cut into wedges
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pat the duck dry and prick all over with a fork. Insert the garlic and orange wedges into the cavity of the duck. In a small bowl, combine the almond syrup, soy sauce, and 5-spice powder. 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.
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. The skin should be dark and crispy. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
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.