Beer Duck Leg

Beer Duck Leg

This **Beer-Braised Duck Legs** recipe delivers tender, flavorful meat with a rich, aromatic sauce that’s simply irresistible. The duck legs are blanched with ginger and cooking wine to remove any gaminess, then stir-fried with scallions, garlic, dried chili peppers, and star anise for a fragrant depth of flavor. A splash of beer tenderizes the meat while adding a subtle malty sweetness, balanced by light and dark soy sauce for a savory-sweet glaze. Simmered to perfection, the duck becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, then finished with a reduced sauce for an extra punch of umami. Garnished with fresh scallions, this dish is a hearty, aromatic delight—perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family meal. The combination of spices, beer, and slow cooking makes this recipe truly special!

38 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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duck legs
4 pieces

The aromatics

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scallions
2 stalks
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ginger
2 tablespoons (sliced)
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garlic
3 cloves

The sauce & seasonings

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dried chili peppers
4 pieces
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star anise
2 pieces
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beer
1 can (355ml)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Wash the duck legs clean, cut them into pieces and set aside.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Pour cold water into the pot, turn on high heat. Blanch the duck legs. Add a small amount of cooking wine and 2 slices of ginger to remove the fishy smell.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Wash and chop the scallions, ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers, and star anise. Prepare the beer.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat oil in the pot, stir-fry the scallions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add the dried chili peppers and star anise to the pot and continue stir-frying.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the blanched duck legs to the pot, stir-fry for a while, and cook until the duck oil is released and the color turns golden yellow.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add 1.5 tablespoons of light soy sauce, a small amount of dark soy sauce, and an appropriate amount of sugar. Stir-fry briefly.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Pour in a can of beer, just enough to cover the duck meat. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Open the lid and reduce the sauce over high heat.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped scallions, and serve.

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