Sweet-skinned duck 甜皮鸭
Sweet-skinned duck is featured among the local specialties of Leshan and Sichuan.
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Seasoned duck with crisp, sweet-edged skin and a savory interior. Buy an amount that fits the rest of a snack-focused meal.
How it is made
Duck is seasoned and cooked, then finished so the skin becomes crisp and develops a sweet glaze. The bird is chopped into portions for immediate eating or takeaway.
Flavour & texture
The skin is glossy and sweet-edged, with a lightly crisp bite over savory, firm duck meat. The sweetness is concentrated at the surface.
Local roots & traditions
Leshan sweet-skin duck is a recognizable cooked-food specialty and can be bought in amounts that fit a broader snack-focused meal.
How to order Sweet-skinned duck
Ask for a quarter or smaller portion and eat soon after chopping.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 甜皮鸭 for Sweet-skinned duck. Ask for a quarter or smaller portion and eat soon after chopping.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.