Spicy Laquered Duck

Indulge in the bold, irresistible flavors of Spicy Lacquered Duck, a show-stopping dish that's perfect for your next dinner party or holiday feast. This recipe transforms a whole duck into a masterpiece of crispy, golden-brown skin glazed with a delectable sweet-and-spicy sauce. Featuring a vibrant blend of ginger, garlic, honey, soy sauce, hoisin, and chili paste, the lacquer delivers a harmonious balance of savory heat and caramelized sweetness. Enhanced with aromatic five-spice powder and finished with fresh scallions and optional sesame seeds, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With step-by-step instructions and a foolproof roasting technique, you'll achieve perfectly cooked, juicy duck every time. Ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to an unforgettable meal, Spicy Lacquered Duck is the epitome of indulgence and flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 whole duck (preferably 5-6 lbs)
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 cup honey
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili paste (e.g., sambal oelek)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 2 scallions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Remove the giblets from the duck and pat it dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat and prick the skin all over with a fork, being careful not to puncture the meat. This will help render the fat during cooking.

Step 3

Rub the duck all over, inside and out, with 2 tablespoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder.

Step 4

Place the duck on a roasting rack inside a large roasting pan and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for 1 hour, breast side up, draining any rendered fat halfway through.

Step 5

While the duck is roasting, make the spicy lacquer sauce. In a small saucepan, combine minced ginger, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili paste, and rice vinegar. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens. Set aside.

Step 6

After the first hour of roasting, carefully flip the duck breast side down and roast for another 30 minutes.

Step 7

Turn the duck breast side up again and brush generously with the spicy lacquer sauce. Roast for another 20-30 minutes, basting with the sauce every 10 minutes, until the skin is deeply golden and crispy. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(744.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1546.9

Total Fat 47.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 108.3mg	0%
Sodium 20317.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 217.0g
Protein 46.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 270.9mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 1307.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.5%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 62.1%