Chinese Duck Dishes

The history of Peking duck goes back to China's Yuan Dynasty of the 13th century. Bianyifang, Beijing's oldest restaurant specializing in Peking duck has been in business since the Jiajing reign of the 16th century, serving as a testament... READ MORE

Duck's head is a spicy local specialty from the Chinese city of Wuhan, but it is also a snack that is commonly eaten throughout China, most notably in Shanghai. The dish is made by stir-frying a head of duck with the addition of herbs and spices. ... READ MORE

Hangzhou-style duck pickled in soy sauce is a delectable specialty dish of Hangzhou cuisine that delivers the authentic flavors of the region. This dish consists of duck meat cooked in a marinade, and it is then covered with soy sauce and served a... READ MORE

Zhangcha duck is a duck smoked with tea and camfor, originating from the Chinese province of Sichuan which is famed for its spicy dishes. The preparation of this meal is a five-step process; first, it’s marinated, then boiled, air-dried, smo... READ MORE

Ginger duck is a nourishing duck soup infused with strong flavors of ginger and rice wine. It is believed that the dish originated in the Chinese province of Fujian, but today it is mainly associated with Taiwan, where it has become an incredibly ... READ MORE

This traditional Chinese dish is made with old duck meat that is stewed with bamboo shoots, chunks or slices of Chinese ham, rice wine, scallions, ginger slices, and seasonings. The tender duck meat is beautifully complemented by the crunchy bambo... READ MORE

This centuries-old Chinese soup allegedly acts as an aphrodisiac and is praised for its health benefits. The ingredient responsible for these claims is the Caterpillar fungus which is inserted into duck meat before cooking this hearty soup. The du... READ MORE