Asian Spiced duck
From chefelaine 17 years agoIngredients 
                    - 1 (5-pound) duck, rinsed and patted dry shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon salt shopping list
- 2 leeks, rinsed, trimmed and sliced shopping list
- 1 cup sherry shopping list
- 1/4 cup soy sauce shopping list
- 2 1/2 cups hot water shopping list
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup shopping list
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon anise extract shopping list
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch shopping list
- 1 tablespoon cold water shopping list
How to make it 
                    - Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place duck on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Add 1 inch of water to the pan; roast at for 15 minutes.
- Prick the duck with a fork in several places.
- Place leeks inside the duck; place duck breast-side up in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
- Add sherry and soy sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then add hot water.
- Simmer for 1 hour, basting frequently.
- Add corn syrup, orange peel and anise extract.
- Simmer on low heat for 1 more hour.
- Remove the duck to a serving platter and add cornstarch mixed with cold water to the pan juices.
- Simmer until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Serve with the duck.
- Served on a bed of veggies, this is delicious!
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                		OMG Elaine! You always post wonderful recipes. I absolutely love this one! Thank you for sharing, 5*****  gourmetana
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                		This looks wonderful! High 5~~~~~~  pleclare
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                		I am going to surprise my husband with this one. He loves duck. You have such exceptional recipies. Love your posts. Thanks  dragonwings647
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