Almond Roasted Duck With Chinese Spices

Almond Roasted Duck With Chinese Spices


1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Pat the duck dry and prick all over with a fork.

3. Insert the garlic and orange wedges into the cavity of the duck.

4. In a small bowl, combine the almond syrup, soy sauce, and 5-spice powder.

5. Rub or brush the almond mixture onto the duck. Sprinkle the duck with salt and pepper and place the duck on a rack, breast side down, in a roasting pan.

6. Roast the duck, breast side down, in a preheated oven for 40 minutes, then turn the duck, breast side up, and continue to roast for 1 hour.

7. The skin should be dark and crispy.

8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

9. Serve the duck breast and legs whole for an elegant entree, or chop up the duck into bite-sized pieces and serve with spicy chutney as an appetizer.

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