Shanghai Duck
- 8 large scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
- 2 medium star anise, broken into 16 sections
- 2 slices gingerroot, half-dollar size
- 5 lbs duck
- 1 cup light soy sauce
- 1 cup dark soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup honey, just enough to cover skin
- Put the scallions, star anise and ginger root in a heavy pot, on the top of your stove.
- Place the duck, breast side up in the pot.
- Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the duck.
- Cover and bring just to a boil.
- Simmer for about two hours or until tender, turning every half-hour.
- Pre-Heat Oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove duck from pan and place on a shallow baking dish.
- rub honey on duck.
- place duck in oven just until crispy -- this does not take long and should not be left alone.
- Once crisp, remove and serve!
- Reserve liquid and serve at the table as a sauce.
scallions, star anise, gingerroot, duck, soy sauce, soy sauce, water, sugar, honey
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shanghai-duck-407897 (may not work)