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Steamed Deep-Fried Pressed Duck

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Category: Poultry

 Ingredients List

  • 1/4 c Almond meats
  • 1 Duck; 4 to 5 pounds
  • 1/2 c Soy sauce
  • 1 ts Salt
  • 1 ts Sugar
  • 2 Celery stalks
  • 3 Scallions
  • Cornstarch
  • Oil for deep-frying
  • 1/2 c Sugar
  • 1/2 c Vinegar
  • 1 tb Catsup
  • 3 dr Hot sauce; more or less
  • 2 ts Soy sauce
  • 1/4 ts Salt
  • 1 tb Cornstarch
  • 2 tb Water
  • 1/2 Head lettuce

 Directions

1. Blanch, toast and sliver almonds.

2. Wipe duck inside and out with a damp cloth. Combine soy sauce, salt and
sugar and rub over duck skin. Pour remainder into duck cavity, swishing it
around to coat the interior. Drain off excess and discard.

3. Put duck in a deep heatproof bowl. Cut celery in 3 or 4 Pieces; trim
off scallion roots and arrange over duck. Steam 2 hours by the
bowl-in-a-pot method (see "HOW-TO SECTION").

4. Drain duck, reserving liquid for stock. Let bird cool slightly; then
bone, leaving skin and original shape intact (see "HOW-TO SECTION").
Transfer duck to a large flat plate or cutting board.

5. With both hands, press down on duck, flattening it to a 3/4-inch
thickness. Then sprinkle generously on both sides with cornstarch. Return
bird to heatproof bowl and steam 30 minutes more. Let cool, then cut in
quarters.

6. Heat oil to boiling. Add duck, one quarter at a time, and deep-fry
until golden. Drain on paper toweling. Let cool slightly; then cut bird in
1-1/2 inch squares, each with some skin. Keep warm.

7. In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, catsup, hot sauce and remaining
soy sauce and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring. Meanwhile blend remaining
cornstarch and cold water to a paste, then stir in to thicken.

8. Shred lettuce and arrange on a serving platter with duck squares on
top. Pour sauce over and serve, garnished with toasted almonds.

NOTE: This dish is also known as Wor Shu Opp.

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