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Braised Duck with Winter Melon - Exclusive

Braised Duck with Winter Melon - Exclusive

Duck pieces and winter melon braise together until the melon turns translucent and the meat tender. The mild melon absorbs the rich duck juices, balancing the dish with a clean sweetness.

Instructions

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    Clean the duck and cut it into pieces.

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    Slice the ginger.

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    Peel the winter melon, wash it clean, and cut it into small pieces.

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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 over high heat until the moisture is evaporated.

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

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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 30 minutes.

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    Add the winter melon after a few minutes.

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    Cover and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes.

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    Simmer until the winter melon and duck are both tender and flavorful. If the taste seems bland, add salt to season and adjust as needed.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Duck meat
    to taste
  • Winter melon
    to taste
  • Ginger
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Scallion
    to taste

Seasonings

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