Chinese-Style Duck with Pineapple
This Chinese-inspired duck dish combines crispy roasted duck with a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, infused with hoisin, soy sauce, and aromatic spices.
Equipment
- Baking tray with rack
- Large wok
- sharp knife
- mixing bowl
- whisk,
Ingredients
- For the duck:
- 2.25 kg whole duck
- 310 ml water divided
- 2 tbsp chopped chilies divided
- 4 ½ tbsp white vinegar divided
- 4 ½ tbsp soy sauce divided
- 4 tbsp hoisin sauce divided
- ¼ tsp five-spice powder
- For the stir-fry:
- 1 pineapple peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
- 4 green onions sliced
- 2 tbsp nut oil
- 2 tsp ginger root diced
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 tbsp cornflour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- Rinse the duck and place it on a rack in a baking tray.
- In a bowl, mix half of the water, 1 tbsp chopped chilies, 3 tbsp white vinegar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, and five-spice powder.
- Pour the mixture over the duck.
- Roast the duck uncovered for 20 minutes, basting and turning frequently until light brown.
- Reduce the heat to 180°C and continue roasting, basting regularly, for 1 hour.
- Remove the duck from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Cut in half, discard the backbone, and chop into small serving-sized pieces.
- Heat the oil in a wok over high heat.
- Stir-fry the ginger and garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the duck pieces and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- In a bowl, mix the remaining water, 1 tbsp chopped chilies, 1 ½ tbsp white vinegar, 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, and the cornflour.
- Pour over the duck and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add the pineapple and green onions, stir-frying for another 2 minutes until the pineapple is hot.
- Serve with sticky rice and garnish with green onion curls.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Pair with steamed jasmine rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a balanced meal.
Wine Advice:
A fruity Pinot Noir or a medium-bodied Merlot complements the rich flavors of the duck and pineapple.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 650 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 50 g | Fat: 35 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 20 g | Salt: 22 mg