Oh, the luck of the duck!
Lunar New Year is soon upon us, starting February 10, 2024, and that means much of the world is gearing up for one thing: a mega feast. Yes, the event has its many traditions. Visiting temples, doing a thorough spring clean, red envelopes for the kids, and lion dances in the community’s center, but ask any Chinese family what they’re most excited about and chances are it’s the roast duck. The plump and shiny bird is to Chinese New Year what a turkey is to the US on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. It’s the centerpiece, the main event, and what everyone will talk about long after the party. Whether you’re enjoying it unhooked from a takeout window display or sat down at a fancy restaurant this Year of the Dragon, here’s absolutely everything to know about the delicious Peking Duck on that plate.
I use the leftovers for duck pho