Yanzhou duck with dried greens 严州干菜鸭
Yanzhou duck with dried greens is featured among the local specialties of Hangzhou.
Duck is cooked with preserved mustard greens for a deep, savory flavor. Look for this Jiande specialty in Meicheng and share it with rice.
How it is made
Duck is cooked slowly with preserved mustard greens so the greens absorb the meat juices and flavor the bird. A documented Yanzhou preparation uses a covered steaming stage with rice wine.
Flavour & texture
The meat becomes tender and richly savory, while the dried greens add concentrated fermented aroma and a softer, chewy texture.
Local roots & traditions
This is a Jiande specialty associated with the Yanzhou and Meicheng area.
How to order Yanzhou duck with dried greens
Ask how the kitchen prepares its version and order plain rice to balance the strongly seasoned greens.
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Mature duck and rehydrated dried bamboo shoots are slowly cooked in a warming pot of broth. The long cooking softens the duck while drawing the dried shoots' flavor into the liquid. The broth is rich and savory, with tender duck and firmer, fibrous bamboo shoots providing contrasting bites.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 严州干菜鸭 for Yanzhou duck with dried greens. Ask how the kitchen prepares its version and order plain rice to balance the strongly seasoned greens.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.