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Cantonese Chinese · China

Soy and Citrus Braised Duck with Cherry Sauce

Enhances the soy sauce flavor with a bright citrus note.

92 minutes4 servings
Soy and Citrus Braised Duck with Cherry Sauce
Photo: Chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix orange juice into the cherry sauce. 1: during preparation, add soy sauce to the pot.
  2. Rinse duck and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a pot and sear duck on all sides until golden.
  4. Add garlic, soy sauce, cherry juice, sugar, and vinegar.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken the sauce.
  7. Let duck rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  8. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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