Khao na pet

Method

1. 1 Marinate the duck with five-spice powder, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then roast or grill it until the skin is crispy.
2. 2 Simmer the duck in soy sauce broth for 40 minutes until tender, reserving the broth.
3. 3 Strain the broth, then reheat it, and mix in cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
4. 4 Blanch the Chinese broccoli until it's just cooked through but still green.
5. 5 Serve the rice on a plate, arrange the sliced duck and Chinese broccoli on top, then pour the thick sauce over it.

With an appliance

• Oven 1 hr 30 min

  Change step 1: Place the duck on the middle rack of the oven at 230 degrees for 20 minutes, turning it once at minute 10, and placing a drip tray underneath to catch the grease. The oven ensures even cooking and requires less constant monitoring of the charcoal, while resulting in a less smoky outer layer.