Crispy Pepper Skin Duckling

Name: Crispy Pepper Skin Duckling
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 duckling (about 3 1/3 lb.); 3 green onions; 4 slices ginger root; 2 Tbsp. cooking wine or sherry; 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. peppercorns; 1 star anise; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; oil (for frying)

Prep: 40 min Cook: 120 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Chinese

Crispy Pepper Skin Duckling features tender, flavorful meat with a crisp, peppery skin, perfect for special occasions or festive gatherings seeking rich, aromatic Chinese-style poultry.

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Ingredients

1 duckling (about 3 1/3 lb.) ⓘ
3 green onions
4 slices ginger root ⓘ
2 Tbsp. cooking wine or sherry ⓘ
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt ⓘ
1 tsp. peppercorns ⓘ
1 star anise ⓘ
1 Tbsp. soy sauce ⓘ
oil (for frying) ⓘ

Instructions

Combine salt, peppercorns, star anise, ginger slices, green onions, and cooking wine or sherry; rub the mixture on the surface and inside the cavity of the duckling.
Marinate the duckling for 30 minutes.
Steam the duckling over high heat for 2 hours or until tender.
Remove the duckling from the steamer while still hot.
Rub 1 tablespoon soy sauce onto the hot duckling to enhance flavor and skin crispness.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

396 kcal 20% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.9g 26% DV

Total Fat 31.9g 41% DV

Carbs 19.1g 7% DV

Fiber 5.1g 18% DV

Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11806.5mg 100% DV

Potassium 574mg 12% DV

Cholesterol 34mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV

Vitamin C 10.7mg 12% DV

Calcium 212.5mg 16% DV

Iron 10.8mg 60% DV

Diet fit Low-carb High-fiber Under 400 cal

Contains Soy

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).