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FRIED DUCK WITH FIVE FLAVOURS

A RECIPE TO ACCOMPANY A SAINT-EMILION WINE, SUGGESTED BY THÉRÈSE LUONG OF PARISIAN RESTAURANT "LE TONG YEN".

1 duck (about 1.8 kg)
3 garlic stems
1 piece of ginger
4 stars anise
8 cups of oil
1 tablespoon of black peppercorns
1 tablespoon of fennel powder
1 tablespoon of rice wine
3 tablespoons of salt
1 tablespoon of powdered black pepper
PREPARATION:
- Thoroughly wash the duck, removing its wings, legs and beak.
- Mix together the 4 stars anise, the tablespoon of brown peppercorns, fennel powder, the 3 stems of garlic, ginger, tablespoon of rice wine and 2 tablespoons of salt. Coat both the inside and outside of the duck with this mixture.
INDICATIONS:
- Steam cook the duck until ready (about 2 ½ hours), remove the seasoning and leave it to stand.
- Boil the oil, and immerse the duck, letting it fry for 1 minute, reduce to medium heat and fry until the duck becomes crisp, remove and cut into pieces.
- Fry 1 tablespoon of salt until a yellow colour, turn off the heat, add 1 tablespoon of powdered black pepper, mix well, and place on a plate to serve with the duck.