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Cantonese Chinese · China

Ginger and Star Anise Cantonese Roast Goose with Plum Sauce

A warm and spicy variation with extra ginger and aromatic star anise.

152 minutes4 servings
Ginger and Star Anise Cantonese Roast Goose with Plum Sauce
Photo: Guangzhou Private Tours by Janvi · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix additional ginger and star anise into the plum sauce.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Rinse goose and pat dry. Score skin with a knife.
  3. In a bowl, mix plum sauce, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice wine, and five-spice powder.
  4. Brush mixture over goose. Let sit for 10 minutes. Place on a rack in roasting pan.
  5. Roast for 1.5-2 hours, basting every 30 minutes, until skin is golden and crisp.
  6. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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