Nanjing Salted Duck
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Nanjing salted duck is a classic Chinese preparation where duck is brined with salt and warm spices, then poached until tender. The meat is flavorful and aromatic, with a distinctive salty-savory taste. Serve it as a main course at lunch or dinner, often with rice and vegetables.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- one whole 4 - 4 ½ pound duck
- 4 tablespoons salt
- 2 ½ tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
- 4 star anise
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoons whole white (or black peppercorns)
- 5 slices ginger
- 3 scallions (cut into large segments)
- 1/2 cup Shaoxing wine
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 300M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 4h
- Cook
- 1h
- Sodium
- 4976mg
- Total sugar
- 0g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 749mg
- Calcium
- 68mg
- Iron
- 10mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 240M
- SODIUM
- 4976MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.