Peking Duck (北京烤鴨)

Items Needed:

Air Fryer, Skewer, Baking Paper, Paper Towel, Brush, Medium Pot with Lid, Heatproof Plate or Bowl or Trivet.

Ingredients needed:

Water, Ice.

Prep in:

15 mins

Cook in:

30 mins

Spice Rating:

0/3 Chilli

Difficulty:

EASY

About this dish

Peking Duck (北京烤鸭) is a famous dish that traces its roots to the imperial courts of Beijing, where it was once served exclusively to royalty. This Chinese delicacy is now enjoyed around the world for its masterful balance of flavour and texture. The duck is roasted until the skin turns golden, while the meat remains incredibly juicy and tender beneath. Traditionally served with delicate pancakes, sweet and savoury hoisin sauce, and fresh spring onion, each element is carefully layered to create a bite that’s aromatic, rich and satisfying. The tradition of assembling each wrap at the table adds to the experience celebrating both flavour and connection. Peking Duck is more than just a dish, it represents craftsmanship, hospitality, and tradition.

Dietary labels

Nut-free, Crustacean-free & Dairy-free.

Allergens

Contains: Sesame, Gluten, Soy, Wheat | May Contain: Sesame, Egg & Crustacean.

Disclaimer

All cooking instructions are guidelines and may vary depending on your appliance. For best results, adjust cooking times and temperatures as needed based on your stovetop, oven, microwave, or air fryer model. Always check that food is heated through and hot before serving.

included in your meal kit

  • Duck Breast
  • Peking Duck Pancakes
  • Cucumber
  • Spring Onion
  • Ahh Maa Peking Duck Marinade
  • Ahh Maa Duck Skin Seasoning
  • Ahh Maa Duck Skin Glaze
  • Ahh Maa Peking Duck Sauce

Nutrition Information

The quantities listed below represent averages only.

Servings per package: 2

Serving size: 400 g

  • Avg Qty Per Serving Per 100g
  • Energy (kJ) 2333kJ 583kJ
  • Protein (g) 51.9g 13g
  • Fat, total (g) 18.8g 4.7g
  • Saturated (g) 1g 0.3g
  • Carbohydrate (g) 42.3g 10.6g
  • Sugars (g) 17.8g 4.5g
  • Dietary Fibre (g) 0.9g 0.2g
  • Sodium (mg) 1064mg 266mg

ingridients list

Duck (48%), Cucumber, Wheat Four (Gluten), Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, 100% Honey, Fermented Soybean Paste, Tomato Paste, Salted Plum, Sesame Paste, Colour (E150a), Corn Starch, Stabiliser (E415) (Soy, Wheat), Red Wine Vinegar (Sulphites), Rice, Salt, Natural Sea Salt, Anti-Caking Agent (535), Cinnamon, Clove, Star Anise, Fennel, Rice Flour, Pepper, Garlic.

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare the Duck

Wash and pat dry the duck breast with paper towels. Use a skewer to poke small holes in the skin, avoiding the meat, to help render fat and crisp the skin.

2. Blanch the Duck

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Submerge the duck breast for 30 seconds, then transfer it to an ice bath. Pat dry thoroughly.

3. Marinate and Dry the Duck

Brush the meat side with Ahh Maa Peking Duck Marinade and the skin side with Ahh Maa Duck Skin Seasoning.

Refrigerate uncovered for 2 days for best results (optional) or cook immediately if short on time.

Tip: Refrigerating the duck uncovered for 2 days helps dry out the skin and allows a crispy texture. It also gives the marinade and seasoning time to deeply infuse the meat. While you can cook the duck right away, the skin won’t be as crisp and the flavour won’t be as rich or developed.

4. Cook the Duck

Preheat the air fryer to 150°C. Place the duck breast skin-side up and cook for 10 minutes. Pat off excess oil from the skin, then brush with Ahh Maa Duck Skin Glaze. Increase the air fryer temperature to 195°C and cook for another 5-8 minutes until golden brown.

Tip: When cooking 4 or 6 servings, avoid overcrowding the air fryer. Cook in batches if needed to ensure each piece gets evenly cooked and nicely charred.

5. Rest and Slice the Duck

Remove the duck from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice into 0.5 cm thick pieces.

6. Steam the Pancakes

While the duck rests, steam pancakes by placing a heatproof plate on an upside-down bowl or trivet inside a medium pot with a lid. Add about 5 cm of water, making sure it doesn’t touch the plate.

Line the plate with baking paper to prevent sticking, then stack the pancakes on top. Cover and steam over medium-high heat for 5–8 minutes until warm and pliable. Avoid over-steaming to prevent drying out. Keep covered until ready to serve.

7. Prepare the Vegetables

Wash and dry the spring onions and cucumbers. Trim the spring onions, leaving the white and light green parts, and discard the dark green sections and roots. Slice the spring onion into 7 cm lengths, then quarter each piece. Peel and cut the cucumber into 7 cm sections, remove the seeds, and slice into thin strips.

8. Assemble

Place a pancake on a plate and spread 1 tsp of Ahh Maa Peking Duck Sauce on the top half. Add a slice of duck, cucumber, and spring onion on top of the sauce. Fold the bottom half up, then fold in the sides to create a wrap.

Serve hot and enjoy!

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