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Star Anise and Clove Notes Classic Nanjing Salted Duck

Name: Star Anise and Clove Notes Classic Nanjing Salted Duck
Total time: 182 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jiangsu Chinese
Ingredients: 1 whole duck; 1/4 cup salt; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tbsp sugar; 10 cloves garlic, minced; 10 slices ginger; 2 cups water; 1 star anise; 1 clove

Adds warm, aromatic undertones for a complex flavor.

182 minutes4 servings

Method

Place star anise and clove in the pot with water during preparation.
In a bowl, mix salt, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
Rub mixture over duck and let marinate 24 hours in the fridge.
Place duck in a pot with water, cover, and simmer 2 hours.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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