Carving Peking Duck
A Step-by-Step Guide
Welcome to Chinayung's Peking Duck Carving Course! Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the step-by-step process of carving our famous Peking Duck.
Enjoy the sight and irresistible crispiness of the golden skin as we show you how to perfectly prepare this delicacy at home.
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Step 1: Setting up the workspace.
Prepare everything you need for carving the Peking Duck: a beautiful cutting board, a sharp knife, two large plates, and a roll of kitchen paper. Make sure you have everything within reach to ensure a smooth and enjoyable carving experience.
Step 2: Preparing the Duck
Place the delicious Peking duck on the cutting board with the breast side up. Admire its crispy skin and perfect form as you prepare for the upcoming carving adventure.
Step 3: Separating the Crispy Skin
Repeat the same cut as in Step 3 for the opposite side of the Peking Duck. Place the sharp knife in the center and make a straight cut. Place the knife on the side and make another straight cut from the head side to the tail side. Make sure to go under the skin, between the skin and the meat, and separate the crispy skin. The Peking Duck is now ready to be served in its full glory.
Step 4: Cut on the opposite side.
Perform the same cut as in Step 3 on the opposite side of the Peking duck. Place the sharp knife in the middle and make a straight cut. Then, place the knife sideways and make another straight cut from the head side to the tail side. Make sure to go under the skin between the skin and the meat and separate the crispy skin portion. The Peking duck is now ready to be served in all its glory.
Step 5: Carving the crispy skin.
Flip the Peking duck over and position the knife in the center to make a cut. Guide the knife tip along the open side of the breast and gently slice between the skin and the meat. Slide the knife along the skin side and detach the crispy skin by carefully inserting the knife between the skin and the meat. Glide the knife along the cut towards the head, aiming to carve the crispy skin as a whole piece.
Step 6: Cut on the other half.
Repeat the same process as in Step 5 for the other half of the Peking duck. Position the sharp knife in the center and make a straight cut. Move the knife sideways and make another straight cut from the head to the tail. Ensure that you go under the skin, separating the crispy skin piece from the meat. The Peking duck will now be presented in all its glory, ready to reveal its delicious flavors.
Step 7: Deboning the legs.
Briefly clean the cutting board with kitchen paper. Start by deboning the legs. Place the Peking duck on the board with the breast side up. Position the knife between the breast and the leg and make a cut down to the bone. Repeat this step from the opposite side. Now, use the knife to push the leg outward and detach it from the body. If necessary, separate the leg at the joint using the knife. Set aside the deboned legs and remove the other leg in the same manner.
Step 8: Separating the breast meat.
Now, separate the breast meat from the Peking duck. Position the knife on the side of the breast meat and insert it deeply into the meat. Cut along the breast and follow the breastbone. Gently pull out the meat with your hand. If needed, use the knife to help push the meat out gently. Repeat this step for the other side of the breast in the same way.
Step 9: Cutting the breast pieces."
Now that the meat is separated, we set the carcass aside. With a slightly angled knife, we slice the breast pieces into thin slices. The tender meat is gently fanned out and placed on a prepared plate. Each slice is a culinary masterpiece.
Step 10: Deboning the legs.
After skillfully cutting the breast pieces, we now turn our attention to the juicy legs. With precise movements, we separate the meat from the bones and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Each bite promises a true flavor experience. The tender leg pieces are lovingly placed on the plate, harmoniously complementing the overall presentation of the Peking duck.
Step 11: Place the skin on top of the breast.
Now comes the most joyful part. The crispy skin is carefully placed on top of the meat. Let's start with the side pieces, which we cut into bite-sized portions. These will be positioned on the left and right sides of the plate. The two large skin pieces from the breast will be placed as a centerpiece in the middle. Pay close attention to the video. You can almost hear how crispy the duck is.
Step 12: Now, enjoy the Peking Duck.
Et voilà! The Peking duck is now masterfully carved and ready to be enjoyed! Spoil your taste buds with our homemade hoisin sauce and wrap the delicate duck meat together with spring onions and cucumber strips in our pancakes. Whether you prefer to savor the succulent duck in its entirety or focus on the crispy skin is entirely up to you. With our Peking duck cooking box from Chinayung, everyone becomes a gourmet.
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