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Exclusive Perilla Braised Duck

Exclusive Perilla Braised Duck

Duck pieces are seared with ginger, glazed in soy and oyster sauce, then slowly braised forty-five minutes until tender. Fresh perilla leaves stirred in at the end lend a minty, herbal fragrance that makes this Cantonese-style duck unforgettable.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Wash the ginger and slice it.

  2. 2
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    Blanch the duck in cold water to remove the blood, then wash it clean.

  3. 3
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    Heat oil in a pan and add ginger slices to stir-fry until fragrant.

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    Put in the duck meat.

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    Stir-fry quickly over high heat.

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    Add an appropriate amount of oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and salt.

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    Stir-fry evenly until the color is uniform and the flavors are absorbed.

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    Add an appropriate amount of water.

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    Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 45 minutes.

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    Wash the perilla leaves and set aside

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    Braise the duck until it is tender and flavorful, then reduce the sauce slightly.

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    Add the perilla leaves and bring to a boil over high heat until just cooked.

  13. 13
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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Duck
    to taste
  • Perilla leaf
    to taste
  • Ginger
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Peanut oil
    to taste
  • Oyster sauce
    to taste
  • dark soy sauce
    to taste
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste