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Peking duck is roast duck with thin, lacquered skin, sliced for wrapping in a soft pancake with sweet bean sauce, spring onion and cucumber, from either a hung oven or a closed oven.
Roast duck appears in a 1330 imperial kitchen manual by Hu Sihui, and by the later Ming dynasty it was a main dish on court menus. Bianyifang, founded in 1416 near Qianmen, still roasts in a closed oven without open flame. Quanjude, founded in 1864, is known for the hung oven, an open-fire design developed in the Qing imperial kitchens. By the middle of the twentieth century the duck had become a national symbol and a fixture of state banquets.
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Where to eat Peking duck (Beijing roast duck) in Beijing: the editor picks
Guided tour · 5 - 10 hours
See the sights of Beijing illuminated on an amazing night tour. Watch a traditional acrobatics show and enjoy a delicious Peking Duck dinner to experience a dish that ...
Guided tour · 4 hours
Experience the vibrant nightlife of Beijing on an evening tour. Enjoy a traditional Peking duck dinner, watch a thrilling acrobatic show, and benefit from a convenient...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Experience the vibrant local culture of Beijing through a culinary adventure. Indulge in traditional dishes such as Peking duck, hot pot, rice noodles and snacks, all ...
