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Peking duck
Rich and savory-sweet with an intensely crisp, lacquered skin and tender meat underneath.
Lens analyzedPeking duck is a specific Chinese preparation where a whole duck is air-dried, glazed, and roasted until the skin turns deeply lacquered and crisp. It's traditionally served with the crisp skin and meat sliced and wrapped in thin pancakes with scallion, cucumber, and a sweet sauce.
Where it comes from
Peking duck traces back to imperial-era Chinese cooking, becoming closely associated with Beijing (Peking) cuisine, and it remains one of the most well-known and technically demanding Chinese roast dishes, often prepared by specialized restaurants.
Buying it
Peking duck is most commonly bought fully prepared from a Chinese restaurant or specialty deli rather than made at home, given the multi-day drying and roasting process it requires.
Storing it
Refrigerate prepared Peking duck and use it within a couple of days; reheat gently to help the skin stay as crisp as possible.
Keeps about 3 days in the fridge.
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