Peking Duck with Pancakes

• 1 whole duck (approx 5 lbs)
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce (or sweet bean sauce)
• 20 mandarin pancakes
• 1 cucumber, julienned

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prepare all ingredients as specified in the ingredient list.

2. 2

   Clean duck and pat dry.

3. 3

   Glaze with mixture of maltose, vinegar, and water.

4. 4

   Hang to dry for several hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Roast duck in oven at 375°F (190°C) until skin is crispy and meat is cooked.

6. 6

   Increase heat at end to crisp skin further.

7. 7

   Carve the skin and meat.

8. 8

   Serve with warm pancakes, cucumber strips, scallions, and hoisin sauce.