Poultry recipes |
Shanghai Duck |
8 large scallions, 1 cut into 2-inch lengths 2 medium star anise, broken into 1 16 sections 2 slice gingerroot, 1 half-dollar size 5 lb duck 1 cup dark soy sauce 1 cup light soy sauce 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar. 1 honey |
Put the scallions, star anise and gingerroot in a heavy pot. Place the duck, breast sideup in the pot. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the duck. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for about two hours or until tender, turning every half-hour. Remove duck from pan and place on a shallow dish, rub honey on duck, place duck in a 400 degree oven just until crispy...not too long. Remove and chop into small pieces. Reserve liquid and serve at the table as a sauce. |