Chongqing-style Spicy Duck
Chongqing-style Spicy Duck is a dish originating from the Sichuan province of China. The dish involves a whole duck being simmered, then chopped into bite-sized pieces and flavored with a highly-spiced sauce. The heat comes from spicy peppers and chili oil, and the dish is often served with rice or noodles. The dish is known for its numbing and tongue tingling sensation, typical of Sichuan cuisine. It is a popular dish in China and has gained popularity in many other countries as well.
Ingredients
- 1 duck (about 1.3kg), cleaned and chopped into pieces
- 3 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 6 dried red chili peppers
- 1 piece of ginger, sliced
- 10 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 2 stalks of scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
About the recipe
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Difficulty: Medium