Q: Can I use dried shiitake mushrooms instead of fresh ones?
A: Yes, you can use dried shiitake mushrooms, but make sure to soak them in water until they are fully rehydrated before using.
Q: What can I substitute for fresh chicken juice?
A: If fresh chicken juice is not available, chicken stock or broth can be used as a substitute.
Q: Is it necessary to blanch the duck before cooking?
A: Blanching the duck helps to remove any impurities and excess fat, resulting in a cleaner taste. It’s a recommended step.
Braised Duck with Shiitake Mushrooms
Notes
Ingredients:
- Duck meat (one whole or half)
- Fresh chicken juice (10 grams)
- Cooking wine (as needed)
- Shiitake mushrooms (as needed)
- Ginger (as needed)
- Sichuan peppercorns (as needed)
- Cinnamon (as needed)
- Dried red chili peppers (as needed)
- Blanch the duck with a mixture of green onion, ginger, cooking wine, and Sichuan peppercorns to remove any gamey taste.
- Clean the duck meat and fry until browned. Then add light and dark soy sauce.
- Add rock sugar, salt, and water, and bring to a boil on high heat.
- Blanch the shiitake mushrooms.
- After the duck meat has softened, add the shiitake mushrooms.
- Add fresh chicken juice and cook until the flavors are well combined.
- The dish is ready to be served.
- Enjoy a delicious and hearty meal.
- This dish is rich in protein from the duck meat.
- Shiitake mushrooms offer dietary fiber and various vitamins and minerals.
- Using fresh ingredients contributes to a more nutritious meal.
