cantonese roast duck
Cantonese Roast Duck 1 (5 pound) duck, fresh or frozen 1 tablespoon salt 1 scallion 3 slices fresh ginger Glaze 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon soy s...
Ingredients
- 1(5 pound) duck, fresh or frozen
- 1tablespoonsalt
- 1scallion
- 3slices fresh ginger
- 1tablespoonlight corn syrup
- 2tablespoonwater
- 1tablespoonsoy sauce
Directions
- 1
Cantonese Roast Duck 1 (5 pound) duck, fresh or frozen 1 tablespoon salt 1 scallion 3 slices fresh ginger Glaze 1 tablespoon light corn syru
- 2
Remove any excess fat, and rinse and pat dry with paper towels
- 3
Rub the entire surface of the duck, inside and out, with the salt
- 4
Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight
- 5
Put the scallion in the cavity and lay the slices of ginger on top of the duck
- 6
Add at least 2 inches of water to a large flame-proof roasting pan with a lid and put the pan on the stove
- 7
Place a large rack in the roasting pan and bring the water to a boil
- 8
Choose an oval casserole large enough to hold the duck and small enough to fit into the roasting pan