Serves: 6

1 duck (4 to 5 pounds)
salt and pepper
oil for deep-frying
scallion

1. Wipe duck inside and out with a damp cloth. Rub liberally with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour.

2. Place bird in a deep, heatproof bowl and steam 1 1/2 to 2 hours by the bowl-in-a-pot method (see HOW-TO, _Steaming).

3. Drain duck and let cool. Wipe dry, then truss (see HOW-TO, _Poultry: To truss).

4. Heat oil to boiling. Using a wire basket or long-handled Chinese strainer, gently lower in duck and deep-fry, basting and turning, until golden. Drain on paper toweling.

5. Let duck cool slightly, then chop, bones and all, in bite-size pieces. Serve with scallion brushes (see HOW-TO, _Onion Brushes: To make), a plum or hoisin sauce dip, or any other dip for deep-fried duck (see Seasonings and Sauces, Deep-Fried Duck Dip).

NOTE: The technique of double-frying can be used here. In step 4, deep-fry the duck 5 minutes, lift out reheat the oil. Then return the bird and deep-fry again until crisp and golden.

VARIATIONS:
* In step 1, rub duck with any of the following mixtures:
2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon anise pepper and 1/8 teaspoon Five Spices
2 tablespoons sherry, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown bean sauce, mashed and 1/2 teaspoon Five Spices
1 to 2 scallion stalks and 3 or 4 slices fresh ginger root, both minced 1 tablespoon Szechwan peppercorns, crushed and 2 teaspoons salt
* In step 2, before steaming, add to bowl with duck 2 scallion stalks and 2 or 3 slices fresh ginger root.
* In step 3, before trussing duck, coat with a mixture of 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce or 3 tablespoons flour and 1 egg, lightly beaten.

The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Calories from Fat: 0

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