Shanghai Duck

Name: Shanghai Duck
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths; 2 slices ginger root (size of a half dollar); 1 c. dark soy sauce (low sodium); 1 c. water; 2 star anise (16 sections); 1 duck (4 to 5 lb.); 1 c. light soy sauce (low sodium)

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Ingredients

8 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths ⓘ
2 slices ginger root (size of a half dollar) ⓘ
1 c. dark soy sauce (low sodium) ⓘ
1 c. water ⓘ
2 star anise (16 sections) ⓘ
1 duck (4 to 5 lb.) ⓘ
1 c. light soy sauce (low sodium) ⓘ

Instructions

Place the scallions, star anise and ginger root in a large pot or pan.
Place duck, breast side up.
In separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients and pour over the duck.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Simmer on low heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until tender; turn every hour.
Cut in small pieces and serve hot.
Serves 6.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

170 kcal 8% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.9g 24% DV

Total Fat 5.4g 7% DV

Carbs 24.3g 9% DV

Fiber 6.2g 22% DV

Sugar 0.9g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1977.3mg 86% DV

Potassium 669.3mg 14% DV

Cholesterol 128.8mg 43% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3012.5mcg 100% DV

Vitamin C 20.2mg 22% DV

Calcium 213.5mg 16% DV

Iron 17.6mg 98% DV

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