Duck Sauce Dish

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Duck: 2 kilograms (about 4-5 pounds)
2. Soy sauce: 1/3 cup
3. Red wine vinegar: 1/4 cup
4. Brown sugar: 1/2 cup
5. Minced garlic: 2 tablespoons
6. Scallions (chopped): 4-5
7. Freshly ground pepper: 1 teaspoon
8. Cooking oil: 2 tablespoons
9. Water: 1 cup

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Rub the duck with soy sauce and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix the red wine vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, chopped scallions, and freshly ground pepper. Set aside.
4. Place the duck in a baking dish and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the skin is golden and crispy.
5. Remove the duck from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, heat the cooking oil in a saucepan and add the sauce ingredients you mixed earlier. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
7. Slice the duck into serving pieces and serve with the Duck Sauce on the side.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming equal distribution of ingredients across all servings)

• Calories: Approximately 600 calories per serving (depending on the exact ingredients used)
• Fat: High-fat content due to duck meat and oil used for cooking.
• Carbohydrates: From brown sugar and vinegar in the sauce.
• Protein: From duck meat.

Dish Characteristics:

• Traditional American-style dish with a sweet and sour sauce paired with crispy duck meat.
• The dish showcases the use of common American ingredients combined with traditional Asian flavors like soy sauce and vinegar.
• The dish is hearty and flavorful, making it a great main course for special occasions or family gatherings.

User Comments:

1. "The combination of sweet and sour flavors in the sauce was really delicious! The duck meat was tender and juicy." - John Doe, New York
2. "I loved the crispy skin of the duck paired with the rich sauce. It was a great dish for a family gathering." - Jane Smith, Los Angeles
3. "The flavor combination was unique and interesting. It was definitely a dish that I would make again." - Michael Johnson, San Francisco

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use fresh duck meat for best results. Frozen duck may not have the same texture or flavor as fresh duck meat.
• Adjust the seasoning of the sauce according to your preference, adding more vinegar or sugar if needed to balance the flavors.
• For best results, use a baking dish that can hold the duck comfortably and ensure even cooking.