Cantonese Chinese · China
Lemon and Thyme Cantonese Roast Goose with Plum Sauce
A fresh and herbaceous take with zesty lemon and earthy thyme.
152 minutes4 servings

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