Braised Duck

Braised Duck

This **Clay Pot Duck with Mushrooms and Bamboo Shoots** is a comforting, aromatic dish that brings out the rich flavors of tender duck, earthy mushrooms, and crisp bamboo shoots. Perfectly simmered in a clay pot with ginger and cooking wine, this recipe ensures a deeply flavorful broth and melt-in-your-mouth duck. The key to its deliciousness lies in slow-cooking over low heat for at least 1.5 hours, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully. Soaked dried mushrooms add umami depth, while fresh bamboo shoots provide a satisfying crunch. A final touch of salt and scallions enhances the dish’s savory notes. Simple yet elegant, this recipe is ideal for a cozy family meal—just set it to simmer and enjoy the heavenly aroma filling your kitchen!

60 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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Duck
500g

The aromatics

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Dried mushrooms
50g (dry weight)
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Bamboo shoots
200g

The sauce & seasonings

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Ginger
30g (sliced)
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Cooking wine
2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Soak the dried mushrooms in water beforehand, then remove the stems and slice them. I bought 4 blocks of bamboo shoots for 4 yuan, and you can also use other types of bamboo shoots as substitutes. After purchasing the bamboo shoots, wash them several times, then cut them in half. If you prefer smaller pieces, you can cut them into smaller sections.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Clean the duck, pour it into boiling water, and remove the blood and foam. Cook for a few minutes, then take it out.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Change to a clay pot, add the duck that has been skimmed of foam, ginger slices, and some cooking wine into the boiling water.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add the sliced mushrooms and bamboo shoots into the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat. Make sure to use the smallest flame, and you can leave it to cook while you watch TV.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Cook over low heat for at least 1.5 hours before serving. This will make the duck delicious. Before serving, add an appropriate amount of salt and sprinkle some scallions on top.

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