RED-COOKED SHANGHAI DUCK

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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch scallion
2 slices fresh ginger root
duck giblets
2 or 3 cloves star anise
1 duck (4 to 5 pounds)
1/8 cup sugar
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sherry

Steps:

  • 1. Cut scallions in 3-inch sections slice ginger root. Place in a large heavy pan, along with duck giblets and star anise. Wipe duck inside and out with a damp cloth. Place in pan breast-side down. 2. Combine sugar, soy sauce, water and sherry and pour over duck. Bring to a boil then simmer, covered, 45 minutes. 3. Turn bird over and simmer, covered, 45 minutes more. Let duck and liquid cool, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes. Skim off the fat that rises to the top. 4. Heat duck and liquid, uncovered, over a medium flame, basting frequently until duck skin is dark brown and the liquid reduced to a cupful (about 15 minutes). VARIATION: * For the white sugar, substitute brown sugar. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

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