Three Cup Duck Recipe | A Chinese Family Style Braise

Three Cup Duck is a rich, savory Chinese braise with tender meat and a glossy, aromatic sauce. The name traditionally refers to a three-part seasoning formula, but the ingredients and proportions vary across regions—and every family has its own version.

In this family-style recipe, half a duck is seared until lightly golden, then braised with garlic, soy sauce, Chinese baijiu, star anise, and brown slab sugar. Slow cooking allows the duck to absorb the sauce while gradually becoming tender.

Main ingredients:
• Half a duck
• Garlic
• Soy sauce
• Chinese baijiu
• Star anise
• Chinese brown slab sugar

Method:
1. Sear the duck on both sides until lightly golden
2. Add the garlic and let it become fragrant
3. Add the soy sauce, baijiu, star anise, and sugar
4. Cover and braise over low heat for about 1 hour
5. Spoon the reduced sauce over the duck before serving

CHAPTERS
00:00 Searing the duck
00:56 Building the sauce
01:20 Braising and serving

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