Chinese Roast Duck With Pineapple

Duck has been roasted in China since the Southern and Northern Dynasties Period (420-589). Chinese roast duck is one of the most noted dishes in China, with Peking Duck now considered a national dish — it was a favorite dish of the imperial courts. Chinese Roast Duck with Pineapple is one of the many delicious roast duck variations. This recipe serves four:

Chinese Roast Duck with Pineapple is one of the many delicious roast duck variations. (Image: Steven-L-Johnson via flickr CC BY 2.0 )

Ingredients:

• 2.25kg (5lb) duck
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 tbsp chopped chilies
• 4 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
• 4 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tbsp Chinese-style barbecue sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon 5-spice powder
• 1 pineapple
• 4 green onions
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 2 tsp ginger root, diced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Directions:

• Rinse the duck and place on rack in baking pan.
• Combine 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp chopped chilies, vinegar, soy sauce, and barbecue sauce, and the 1/4 tsp 5-spice powder.
• Pour mixture over the duck.
• Roast the duck uncovered in preheated 220⁰C (425⁰F) oven, basting and turning frequently until light brown, about 20 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 180⁰C (350⁰F) and roast the duck, basting and turning frequently, 1 hour longer.
• Remove the duck from oven.
• Cool completely.
• Cut the duck in half.
• Remove and discard the backbone.
• Cut the duck into small serving-size pieces.
• Remove top leaves and all skin from the pineapple.
• Cut the pineapple into quarters.
• Cut out and discard the core.
• Cut the pineapple quarters crosswise into 6mm (1/4-inch) slices.
• Cut the onions into thin diagonal slices.
• Heat the oil in a wok over high heat
• Stir-fry ginger and garlic in the oil for 1 minute.
• Add the duck and stir-fry until the duck is hot throughout, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Combine remaining 3/4 cup water, 1 tbsp chilies, 1 1/2 tbsp each vinegar and soy sauce, 1 tbsp barbecue sauce, and the cornstarch.
• Pour the mixture over the duck.
• Cook and stir until liquid boils.
• Add the pineapple and onions.
• Cook and stir until the pineapple is hot, about 2 minutes longer.
• Garnish with green onion curls.

Serve and enjoy!

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