Ingredients for Boiled Duck
– ½ a duck, cleaned
– 1 stalk of lemongrass
– 1 onion
– 1 knob of ginger
– Shallots
– White wine
How to Choose a Delicious Duck
To cook tasty boiled duck, you first need to know how to select the right duck. Choose a live, adult duck with a full breast, thick neck and belly skin, and fully grown feathers. Plucking feathers will be less time-consuming this way. Avoid ducklings with large, soft beaks as the meat will turn mushy, and avoid old ducks with small, hard beaks as the meat will be tough.
How to Get Rid of the Duck’s Unpleasant Odor
Rub the duck with a mixture of salt, pepper, crushed ginger, and white wine for about 30 minutes. Duck meat often has a distinctive odor, and not everyone knows how to eliminate it. First, thoroughly clean the duck’s feathers and remove all the oily glands from its tail, as any remnants will release an unpleasant smell during cooking. Afterward, rub the duck with the salt, pepper, ginger, and wine mixture for half an hour, then rinse it off and let it air dry.
How to Boil Tasty Duck Meat Without the Odor
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
After purchasing the duck, rinse it with white wine to reduce the odor, then rinse it again with water. Keep the duck whole instead of cutting it into pieces. Pound the lemongrass and cut it into sections. Peel and slice the ginger. Lightly grill the onion and shallots on the stove to enhance their flavor.
Step 2: Boil the Duck
Place a pot on the stove and add enough water to submerge the duck. Put in the lemongrass, onion, shallots, and ginger, then turn on the heat and bring the water to a boil. Once it’s boiling, carefully lower the duck into the pot, cover it, and maintain a high heat. The duck will be cooked in about 20-30 minutes.
To ensure the duck is cooked through, you can pierce the meat with a chopstick; if it goes in easily, the duck is ready. Turn off the heat, remove the duck from the pot, and cut it into bite-sized pieces. You can use the duck broth as a delicious base for noodle soup or other dishes.
Step 3: Serve
Arrange the duck pieces on a plate and enjoy this delicious dish with your family or friends. The dish pairs well with fresh herbs and a suitable dipping sauce.
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