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Eight Treasure Duck (China)

An authentic recipe for traditional Chinese Eight Treasure Duck, featuring a deboned whole duck filled with savory sticky rice and luxury ingredients.

Level Hard Prep 60 min Cook 120 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

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180 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 60m

Cook 120m

Level Hard

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Chinese Eight Treasure Duck, featuring a deboned whole duck filled with savory sticky rice and luxury ingredients.

A classic banquet centerpiece featuring a deboned duck packed with savory glutinous rice and eight special ingredients.

Instructions

Carefully debone the whole duck while keeping the skin intact, then rub the inside and outside with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and five-spice powder.
Stir-fry the diced aromatics, mushrooms, sausages, dried shrimp, and soaked glutinous rice together with seasonings until fragrant to form the eight treasure stuffing.
Stuff the seasoned glutinous rice mixture tightly into the cavity of the deboned duck.
Sew or skewer the openings closed securely to prevent the stuffing from leaking out during cooking.
Place the stuffed duck on a heatproof plate and steam it in a steamer for about 1.5 hours until the duck and rice are completely tender.
90 min
Optionally brush the skin with a maltose or honey glaze and roast or deep-fry briefly until golden brown and crispy.
30 min

Nutrition

Calories 480

Protein 28g

Carbs 42g

Fat 24g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 5g

Sodium 720mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 60 min

Cook 120 min

Total 180 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.9
Nutrition 7.5
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.0
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 8.5
Difficulty 6.0
Would Make Again 8.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An absolute masterpiece of traditional Chinese culinary artistry, combining succulent duck meat with richly flavored sticky rice.

Pros

Extremely flavorful stuffing
Tender and juicy meat
Stunning presentation

Cons

Requires advanced cooking skills and deboning

Overview

A classic banquet centerpiece featuring a deboned duck packed with savory glutinous rice and eight special ingredients.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Chinese Eight Treasure Duck, featuring a deboned whole duck filled with savory sticky rice and luxury ingredients.

Tips

Ask your butcher to debone the duck for you to save significant prep time
Do not overstuff the duck, as the glutinous rice will expand considerably during steaming
Slice the duck cleanly down the middle right before serving to reveal the colorful treasure filling inside

Substitutions

Chinese dried sausages → Regular cured smoked sausage
Lotus seeds → Macadamia nuts or chestnuts

Storage

Store leftover portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly by steaming.

Pairing

Steamed Chinese greens with oyster sauce
A pot of hot Chinese Oolong or Jasmine tea

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FAQ

Is deboning the duck difficult?

Yes, deboning requires patience and a sharp boning knife; many butchers can do this for you upon request.

What are the traditional eight treasures?

The eight treasures traditionally refer to a combination of luxurious ingredients mixed into the rice, such as lotus seeds, chestnuts, mushrooms, and cured meats.