Wuming lemon duck 武鸣柠檬鸭
Wuming lemon duck is featured among the local specialties of Guangxi.
Duck pieces cook with preserved lemon and tangy pickled ingredients. Share this Nanning-area specialty with rice and ask how spicy the sauce is.
How it is made
Duck pieces are stir-fried or braised with preserved lemon and a mixture of tangy pickled ingredients. The preserved lemon brings salt and aged citrus aroma, quite different from squeezing fresh lemon over roast duck.
Flavour & texture
The flavor is sour, savory and aromatic, with chili heat varying by kitchen. Duck skin and fat give the sauce body.
Local roots & traditions
Lemon duck is associated with Wuming and the Nanning area.
How to order Wuming lemon duck
Share a plate with rice and ask about the chili level before ordering.
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Duck feet may be fried first so that their skin absorbs the braising liquid. They are then simmered with snails and seasonings until tender. Vegetables and other ingredients can be added during the shared meal. Expect gelatinous duck skin, small snail meat and a sour, spicy broth. Duck feet are eaten for skin and connective tissue around the bones, rather than a large piece of breast meat.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 武鸣柠檬鸭 for Wuming lemon duck. Share a plate with rice and ask about the chili level before ordering.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.