Photograph of the finished Clay Pot Roast Duck

Vietnam · Vịt nướng nồi đất

Clay Pot Roast Duck

2 hr Hands-on time + 4 hr waiting
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Duck Duck 4.4 lb
  • Photograph of Coarse salt Coarse salt 1.3 lb
  • Photograph of Ginger Ginger 5.6 oz
  • Photograph of Lemongrass Lemongrass 5.6 oz
  • Photograph of Mac Mat leaves Mac Mat leaves 4.2 oz
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ⅓ cup
  • Photograph of Shallots Shallots 2
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 12
  • Photograph of Lime Lime 4
  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 1.8 lb

Method

  1. 1 Marinate the whole duck with crushed ginger, chopped lemongrass, shallots, and fish sauce for 4 hours.
  2. 2 Stuff the duck's belly with mac mat leaves and crushed lemongrass stalks, then tie it shut.
  3. 3 Spread a 3 cm thick layer of coarse salt on the bottom of the clay pot, then place the duck on top of the salt.
  4. 4 The coarse salt is only for evenly distributing heat and absorbing moisture; it's not meant to season the meat.
  5. 5 Cover the pot tightly and bake in the oven at 190 degrees or on low heat for 65 minutes.
  6. 6 Open the lid and bake for another 12 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy, then serve with salt, pepper, lemon, and chili.

With an appliance

  • Air fryer 1 hr 10 min

    Replace step 5: spray duck skin with oil, divide the ducks into trays that fit the baskets, then run a hot air cooker at 205 degrees for 42 minutes and flip after 21 minutes; the skin will dry faster, larger ducks must be cut in half.

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