For those unfamiliar, Peking duck is considered one of China's national dishes. (Read too:The Best Peking Ducks in Beijing)
Its origins date back to the Yuan Dynasty (1206 - 1368) when it was one of the imperial dishes in complete food and drink recipes. Which means emperors must love it, and I think they are very fussy eaters.
If there's a dish that minimizes waste, Peking duck should be named.
First, the thin, crispy skin is wrapped in a thin pancake with scallions and hoisin sauce. The "leftover" meat is often used for braising with pasta, rice or vegetables. Finally, the bones can be used to make soup stock. Almost all parts are used.
Here are 10 Chinese restaurants in Singapore that serve some of the best Peking duck: Note that the most popular restaurants often require a day to a week's advance reservation..
Jiang-Nan Chun
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, 190 Orchard Blvd, Singapore 248646
Opening hours: 11:30 am. From 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm, from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Monday to Sunday)
Jiang-Nan Chun's Signature Peking Duck ($98 total) impressed because it had a distinct, fragrant smoke unlike anything I've ever had.
This is because the duck is smoked on mesquite wood rather than lychee or apple wood, which is normally used in a purpose-built wood stove. Mesquite wood burns at a higher temperature, producing a more smoky flavor.
That's why the Michelin-starred restaurant's Peking Duck is marinated and air-pumped for over 14 hours to separate the skin from the fat.
I also found the breast skin to be deliciously crispy with a slight crunch, best eaten plain or just brushed with sugar.
around 32
The Shoppes en Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, B1-41/42, Singapura 018956
Opening hours: 11:30 am. M. at 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm M. (Monday to Sunday)
Mott 32 at Marina Bay Sands pays homage to 32 Mott Street in New York City, where the city's first Chinese supermarket opened in 1891.
I had to order the 42-Day Apple Wood Roasted Peking Duck ($108) over a week in advance, so make your plans. Late duck requests may not be honored.
One duck is enough for about 3-4 guests, roasted upon arrival and cooking time is about 60 minutes.
I checked with the service staff and was told that the ducks (sourced from Malaysia and delivered fresh) are about the same weight, not too 'old' and all ducks are raised for 42 days.
There was quite a bit of table presentation as even the peanut, sesame and hoisin sauce was rotated on the table before your eyes. Guests can also try the gyro.
I loved the crispy skin and juicy meat without the typical venison taste. The rice flour crepes were soft, although ironically it was more difficult to remove them piece by piece as they were separated by paper.
The second fried noodle option was also wonderful. Ask for some of that chili sauce that would enhance the overall flavor.
Min Jiang and Dempsey
7A and 7B Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249684
Opening hours: 11:30 am. 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm, 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm (Monday to Friday), 11 am From 2:30 pm to 2:30 pm, 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm (Saturday to Sunday)
Showcasing contemporary Sichuan and Cantonese dishes, Min Jiang Dempsey's Signature Peking Duck ($118) is based on an ancient Chinese recipe.
The ducks are from Silver Hill Farm in Ireland (yes, London Duck), known for their smooth texture and delicate flavor.
It is recommended to order a day in advance and the roasting time is about 45 minutes to an hour per duck.
We advise you to first try the Peking duck cooked in a wood-fired oven, served with homemade crepe with crispy duck skin and some granulated sugar.
The second mix includes ginger stir-fry, black pepper stir-fry, spicy duck with lettuce, or savory vegetable soup with duck and tofu.
Restaurante Hua Ting
Orchard Hotel Ebene 2, 442 Orchard Road, Singapura 238879
Phone: +65 6739 6666
Hours: Lunch 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (Monday to Friday), 11 am to 5 pm to 2:30 pm (Saturday to Sunday);
Dinner 18:00 – 22:00 (Sun – Sun)
One of Orchard Hotel's 5 dining options, Hua Ting Restaurant is an award-winning restaurant specializing in an excellent repertoire of classic and contemporary Cantonese dishes.
Hua Ting's iconic dishes include smoked Peking duck with aged pu-erh, yuzu sauce ($49 half, $92 whole); and Hua Ting's Crispy Roast Duck.
Picture this: the duck's fat has been perfectly removed to reveal crispy, caramelized skin, while the meat remains juicy and tender.
The smoke added a seductive, earthy aroma that you get when you eat it freshly cut. (So please don't expect too much).
This really is one of the most memorable Peking ducks I've had in Singapore recently. My dining companion took a bite and continued“Ele sik, hou sik…”- Eyes wide with an exclamation of joy.
Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck
Paragon #05-42/45, 290 Orchard Road, Singapura 238859 (Orchard MRT)
Phone: +65 6732 7838
Hours: 11:30 am to 2:45 pm, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Monday to Friday), 11:00 am to 2:45 pm, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Saturday), 10:30 am to 2:45 pm, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Sundays)
How many would know that our very own Peking Duck from the Imperial Treasury was once classified as one of them?Asia's 50 best restaurantsa few years ago, making it the only Chinese restaurant in Singapore on this list.
The preparation of Peking duck shows that these chefs mean business.
With reservations at least 3 days in advance, the chef deftly slices the Peking Duck ($108 whole) in front of your table into thin, crispy pieces with little meat and fat, lightly scented with the lychee wood used. In the oven.
There are 3 basic steps in eating. First, the crispiest meatless slices are presented with a sugar dish, dipped and enjoyed individually.
Afterwards, the other carved and glazed roast duck slices are wrapped in artisanal flour crepe, while they can be brushed with a little hoisin sauce for added sweetness.
The rest of the meat can be cooked to your liking, for example, roasted with vegetables or in a soup broth. My personal and perhaps only recommendation for this restaurant (and for Singapore) is to order their fried mee pok.
Restaurante Si Chuan Dou Hua – TOP de UOB Plaza
80 Raffles Place, nº 60-01, UOB Plaza 1, Singapore 048624
Phone: +65 6535 6006
Hours of Operation: Lunch 11:30 am - 5:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Monday to Thursday), 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm . (Friday to Sunday)
Reserva:top@sichuandouhua.com
This fine dining restaurant is popular for its quality Sichuan and Cantonese delicacies served at three locations across the island: TOP of UOB Plaza, PARKROYAL on Beach Road and PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road.
The Peking Duck (served in two dishes, $70 for the whole duck) is a must-try. This decadent chef-recommended dish features a whole duck cooked two ways.
For a first course, enjoy the duck's thin, crispy amber skin, traditionally wrapped in a thin pancake.
Watch as the skin is delicately carved and sliced in front of you, then topped with seaweed, cucumber strips, fresh spring onions and a thick homemade sweet sauce.
For the pancake, you get two types: regular and green spinach flavored.
The standard second dish is Roasted Picado Duck Wrapped in Salad.
Guests can also use the meat to stir-fry rice or noodles, or even deep-fry it and season it with salt and pepper for an additional $20.
Pequim Duck Recipe TungLok XiHé – Central Orchard
Orchard Central 181 Orchard Road nº 07-07/09 Singapura 238896
Phone: +65 6736 0006
Opening hours: Lunch 11:30 - 17:00 - 15:00 Dinner 18:00 - 22:30 (Monday to Sunday)
TungLok XiHé Petite Duck 同樂羲和 is a culinary collaboration between TungLok Group and XiHe Group, two renowned Chinese specialty brands, the latter from Beijing.
It is the first restaurant in Singapore to serve London Duck in traditional Beijing style.
This Irish Peking Duck ($98) comes from Ireland's Silver Hill Farm and is precision-cured and roasted for three days. Order this iconic dish served with a special box of 8 treasures, a platter of condiments and sauces.
In addition to the usual hoisin sauce, cucumber and chives, modern twists include sweet cranberry sauce and a sophisticated "caramel pop" that sizzles in the mouth. I prefer to stick with the tried-and-true, but I suspect the kids will enjoy this novelty.
What we love about the TungLok XiHé take is the succulent slices of duck breast and tender thighs that are served, best simply dipped in the sweet sauce. In some places, the meat is barely visible.
Hai Tien Lo Hai Tien Lo
Pan Pacific Singapore, Level 3, Raffles Boulevard 7, Singapore 039595
Telephone:+65 6826 8240
Opening hours: Lunch 11:30 - 17:00 - 14:30 Dinner 18:30 - 22:00 (Monday to Sunday)
Peking duck is eaten with various seasonings and wraps. While other restaurants serve the typical crepe skin, cucumber and hoisin sauce, Hai Tien Lo features additional ingredients like avocado, veggie tofu and black caviar, adding an extra element of luxury to the dish.
Classic Sliced Peking Duck Hai Tien Lo Style ($108) comes with black caviar, avocado and vegetarian tofu skin, served with homemade Chinese pancakes.
The avocado provides a creamy layer, while the tofu skin provides a crunchy crunch.
The duck is presented to your table and then cut table side. The chef expertly sliced the meat thinly and layered it elegantly with the skin on a plate.
Try the crispy, light mead that melts in your mouth with a thin layer of juicy fat.
Jade
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Planta Baja, 1 Fullerton Square Singapore 049178
Opening hours: 11:30 am. M. to 3 p.m. p.m., 6:30 p.m. M. at 22 p.m. M. (Monday to Sunday)
Jade Restaurant's head chef, Leong Chee Yeng, and his team meticulously prepare Peking Duck Roast with Orange Zest ($88 for half, $128 for whole), first drizzling the birds with a blend of spices.
The roast Peking duck, very thin and crispy with a thin layer of fat, wrapped in a pancake with marinated orange peel, yellow bean sauce and cucumber was sweet, tasty and light.
It has a deliciously crunchy and sweet flavor because the skin is covered in maltose syrup, which also gives it more caramelization.
The second course is roasted ground duck, Hong Kong Duck Liver Sausage, with Golden Crispy Cup.
peach blossoms
6 Raffles Boulevard Level 5, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm (Monday to Friday), 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm (Saturday to Sunday)
In case you haven't been to Peach Blossoms in a while, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay's Chinese restaurant has been transformed into chic, contemporary decor with aesthetically pleasing Chinese dishes, many like works of art.
Many of the dishes are prepared using quality seasonal produce curated by their award-winning Chinese chef, Edward Chong, ranging from Applewood Smoked Jamon Iberico Pork Char Siew, Fried Cigar Rolls filled with Black Truffle, Foie Gras and Shrimp to Kurobuta Rib Sugarcane Smoky Eye .
Diners can sample a small portion of Peking Duck served with foie gras in a golden bowl on their Four Combination Platter ($38).
Otherwise, get the full experience with Roast Peking Duck ($48 for half, $88 for whole) complete with crispy golden duck and succulent duck with a smoky twist.
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FAQs
What is the best duck dish from Chinese? ›
The most popular dish is Peking duck, which originated from Beijing. A whole duck is sliced into pieces before eating. The slices are commonly eaten with green onion, fresh cucumber, and sweet soybean paste wrapped in a pancake made from flour and water.
What is Peking duck vs Crispy duck? ›Crispy aromatic duck
The duck is first marinated with spices, then steamed until tender, and finally deep fried until crispy. The meat has less fat and is drier and crispier compared to that of Peking duck. Crispy aromatic duck can also be seen in the United States, usually served with buns rather than pancakes.
Peking duck is usually served in three courses. The skin is accompanied by hoisin sauce (a commercially prepared, reddish brown, sweet, and spicy sauce), scallions cut into brushes, and thin wheat-flour pancakes or steamed wheat-flour “lotus buns,” all of which are eaten together as a sandwich.
What is the best duck for Peking duck? ›Jurgielewicz ducks are preferred by world-class chefs for Peking duck preparation for it perfect skin, moist texture and wonderful flavor.
What is the best eating duck? ›Pekin duck is the most popular duck to eat. Pekin duck meat is known for its mild, satisfying flavor that easily adapts to a number of cuisines. It has lighter flesh and milder flavor than either Moulard or Muscovy duck, and is considered perfect for whole roasting.
Is Peking duck good at PF Changs? ›Chang's Peking duck. There is hidden sodium in plenty of foods, and restaurants often use salt as a way of ramping up a dish's flavor. At P.F. Chang's, the Peking duck might be the one menu item to avoid — it's loaded with sodium.
What is the difference between Chinese roast duck and Peking duck? ›Peking duck is not stuffed as it is appreciated for its original juices and flavor without the need for extra ingredients. Cantonese ducks are stuffed with star anise, ginger, spring onion, and more than a dozen other Chinese herbs to have their flavors infused for tastier duck meat and bones.
What is the difference between Hong Kong duck and Peking duck? ›Peking duck and Cantonese duck are two different dishes from the North and South of China respectively. Peking duck was originally created for the imperial elite, whereas Cantonese duck is a more comforting and affordable family dish.
Is half a Peking duck enough for 2 people? ›One duck is more than enough for two but it is better to order a half and enjoy the other fine dishes. over a year ago. it is a whole duck and can feed up to 4 but as an appetizer. They are mainly eaten as an appetizer in general.
What is the most expensive duck? ›One expensive duck is the Eider polar duck, a native of Iceland. Hunters spend the entire day looking for this duck in the wilderness and swamps, because of the extremely expensive feathers of these ducks, which can fetch a price no less than gold.
Which duck is more tasty? ›
Wild duck is more flavorful. Wild ducks are able to roam and eat a greater variety of foods. They are also able to fly, and sometimes make long flights. This means they build lean, strong muscles.
Which country has the national dish of Peking duck? ›Peking Duck (The National Dish of China) 北京烤鸭
Is Beijing duck the same as Peking duck? ›Peking duck can. According to the official website of Beijing, the dish, known variously as Peking duck, Beijing duck or simply Chinese roast duck, among other names, had its beginnings in the Yuan Dynasty (1271 to 1368), a time when the Mongol Emperors ruled China.
What is the best way to eat Peking duck? ›The best way to eat Peking duck is to take a pancake in one hand, pick up a slice of duck using your chopsticks, then coat it in plum sauce. Afterward, spread the sauce using the duck onto the pancake, add some more duck slices, green onion, and cucumber. Finally, roll up the pancake and eat it with your hands.
What is in Chinese food that makes you want more? ›MSG—a chemical added to Chinese food to enhance the flavor—may cause your hunger levels to yoyo: Researchers at the University of Sussex in the U.K. found that people who ate foods with the chemical were less hungry 30 minutes after eating, but their appetite then spiked an hour later.
What is the healthiest dish to order from Chinese? ›Healthier choices include steamed brown rice, sautéed or steamed vegetables, spring rolls, or soups like egg drop soup or hot and sour soup. Veggie-based items like edamame, lettuce wraps, braised bamboo shoots, or cucumber salad are a few other great options you can try.
What country eats the most duck? ›Based on a comparison of 72 countries in 2021, China ranked the highest in duck meat production with 4,823,000 tonnes followed by Vietnam and France.
What is the most popular duck dish in the world? ›- Duck Dish. Duck Rice. SINGAPORE. ...
- Pasta. Pappardelle all'anatra. Tuscany. ...
- Duck Dish. Curry Duck. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. ...
- Duck Dish. Apple-Stuffed Duck (Kaczka z jabłkami) POLAND. ...
- Duck Dish. Bebek goreng. INDONESIA. ...
- Rice Dish. Arroz de pato. ...
- Duck Dish. Confit de canard. ...
- Duck Dish. Magret de canard.
The green head and yellow bill of the mallard duck is a familiar sight to many people living in the Northern hemisphere. In fact, the mallard is thought to be the most abundant and wide-ranging duck on Earth.
Is Chinese duck healthy? ›Its nutrients come in strong portions.
Without a doubt, duck is high on protein and iron just like chicken. However, it is also rich in other nutrients like niacin and selenium. Both of these provide powerful boosts to your immune system.
Why do Chinese restaurants give you duck sauce? ›
Offered at American Chinese restaurants, it is used as a dip for deep-fried dishes such as wonton strips, spring rolls, egg rolls, duck, chicken, fish, or with rice or noodles.
What kind of duck sauce do Chinese restaurants use? ›Chinese restaurants buy ready-made duck sauce in 5 gallon buckets. I remember the familiar red letters and logo on the buckets of Wah Yoan Duck Sauce in all the Chinese restaurants I worked in.
What is the difference between Peking duck and pipa duck? ›(Related: The Best Peking Ducks in Singapore)
Arguably crispier than Peking duck, Pipa duck is splayed open before being roasted; increasing the surface area as such helps it achieve a more even cook and extra crispy exterior.
Siu mei (Chinese: 燒味; Cantonese Yale: sīuméi) is the generic Cantonese name of meats roasted on spits over an open fire or a large wood-burning rotisserie oven.
Why is Beijing not Peking duck? ›The fall of the Yuan Dynasty in 1368 brought about many changes in China and paved way for the rise of the Ming Dynasty. By this time, the recipe took on the name “Peking Duck” , named for the capitol city in China (no more commonly referred to as Beijing).
What is Chinese duck called? ›Peking duck is one of the world's great dishes and as much an emblem of Beijing as the Forbidden City or the old hutong lanes.
How many people will 1 duck serve? ›How many people serves one roasted duck? Unfortunately, a duck does not have much meat, it yields less meat than chicken or turkey. One duck serves usually 2-3 people. It's 2-3 elegant servings, that you would serve to your guests.
How much Peking duck do I need for 4 people? ›With sides, a whole duck is easily enough of a meal for three to four people.
How many people will a 5 lb duck feed? ›The majority come oven-ready, weighing 4-5 lb (1.8-2.25 kg), and will feed four people. Barbary ducks, a French breed, are fairly widely available in this country.
What is the most hunted duck in America? ›Biologists monitor mallards when establishing hunting regulations for most species of ducks in North America. Although the mallard is the most heavily hunted duck in North America, its populations are considered stable.
What is the expensive duck dish? ›
“Foie gras” translates to “fatty liver” in English. It's known as an expensive, “luxury” food that's actually made from a duck or goose liver that has become abnormally enlarged from a disease called hepatic steatosis, which is caused by the animal being force-fed large amounts of food.
What is the most expensive food in the world? ›Beluga caviar
Iranian Beluga caviar is officially the world's most expensive – a kilo will set you back 20,000 pounds. If you're up for a splurge, a 30g tin from The Truffle Man costs a whopping $157.
Duck is high in iron.
If you are looking to build muscle, boost brain development or support a healthy immune system, then you want to pump some iron into your diet. Duck can help you do this because it contains more iron per serving than chicken, turkey, Cornish game hen and even some cuts of beef.
You can eat duck meat in moderation if you have diabetes. Ducks are rich in protein and fat. If consumed in excess, duck meat can lead to increased cholesterol levels. Thus, duck meat is suitable for people with diabetes if they avoid duck skin and fat.
Which taste better duck or chicken? ›Taste and Texture
It's a meat that has a neutral taste and is great at picking up added flavor, seasonings, and marinades. In terms of meat, it's generally more fibrous. Duck, on the other hand, has an earthier, gamier flavor and, because of its fat content, is much more tender.
Peking duck is a classic Chinese dish: a beautifully bronzed, roast duck with a matchlessly crispy skin and deliciously juicy meat. The duck meat is sometimes sliced, but more often shredded and served with thin pancakes, strips of spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce.
What is a popular duck dish? ›Duck is particularly predominant in the Chinese cuisine—a popular dish is Peking duck, which is made from the Pekin duck. Duck meat is commonly eaten with scallions, cucumbers and hoisin sauce wrapped in a small spring pancake made of flour and water or a soft, risen bun known as gua bao.
What duck Do you eat in Chinese? ›One of the most well-known specialties is Peking duck, also known as Beijing roast duck. It is so famous that it is called “the first dish to taste in China.” Discover its rich history, serving style, and proper eating etiquette through this article.
Is Chinese roast duck the same as Peking duck? ›Beijing roast duck, also known as Peking Duck or Chinese roast duck, rose to the spotlight over 700 years ago in the royal palace in China. Making traditional Beijing roast duck involves quite a process, which makes it worthy to be considered the food of royalty.
Why do Chinese people eat Peking duck? ›The bird gains even more popularity in Oriental Chinese cuisine due to its medicinal properties; the Chinese believe duck meat has the power to relieve cold, phlegm, and even disorders of the kidney. Many of the authentic Chinese restaurants in India, like Chowman, serve Duck as a special delicacy.
What's healthier chicken or duck? ›
For people with issues such as high cholesterol, or other diet-based restrictions, chicken is a go-to as it's generally easy on the stomach and is a much leaner meat. However, despite its higher fat content, duck has nutritional value. Healthy animal fat is necessary in most diets, and duck is rich in iron and copper.
Is Pekin duck same as Peking duck? ›Pekin duck is not Peking duck. At least not always. Peking duck, which also owes its name to a romanized name for Beijing, is a roast duck preparation that originated in Beijing. Known for its crispy, amber skin, a Peking duck's skin is so brittle that it shatters like an eggshell.
What does Peking duck mean in Chinese? ›One of the most symbolic dishes of Chinese Cuisine, Peking Duck (北京烤鸭) is a delicacy named after the city where it was invented several hundred years ago (Peking is an older variation of the word Beijing/北京).
What is the difference between Peking duck and Pipa duck? ›(Related: The Best Peking Ducks in Singapore)
Arguably crispier than Peking duck, Pipa duck is splayed open before being roasted; increasing the surface area as such helps it achieve a more even cook and extra crispy exterior.
Ducks have a natural layer of fat under the skin
Like other animal fats, these natural esters offer a succulent and sebaceous character, and some added greasiness.