How to Make Cantonese Roast Duck at Home

CiCi Li
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Hold the turkey; how about roasting a duck for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner instead?

Cantonese roast duck—the glistening red birds you see hanging in Chinatown shop windows—is known for its shiny, crackly-crisp skin and succulent meat. The duck is traditionally hung to air-dry before cooking, for extra crispy skin, and roasted with a liquid marinade sealed inside the cavity, for extra juicy and flavorful meat. It’s a must-eat dish during any family gathering.

CiCi Li
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CiCi Li is the TV presenter of "CiCi's Food Paradise" on NTD Television and a food columnist for The Epoch Times. Join her and discover endless wonders of Asia-related topics from recipes and cooking tips to food culture.
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