Sichuan Xiang home-cooked pepper duck pieces, the meat is fresh and tender, and 2 bowls of rice are not enough to eat

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In that small town that has been yellowed by time, there is such a small shop, and there is a mottled signboard hanging at the door, which reads "Lao Wang Pepper Ma Duck". The owner of the shop, Lao Wang, is a middle-aged man who has a soft spot for duck pieces, and his craftsmanship is known to everyone in the town.

One day, a discerning gourmand came to the town, who claimed to have tasted all the food in the world, but had never tasted Lao Wang's pepper duck. Lao Wang greeted him with a smile, but he secretly competed in his heart, he wanted to conquer the taste buds of this gourmand with this pepper duck piece.

"This pepper duck piece has to use the freshest duck, the meat is fresh and tender, the skin is crispy and the meat is fragrant." Lao Wang said as he skillfully handled the ducks, and every knife was extremely accurate.

"And what about the secret of pepper?" The gourmand asked curiously.

"Pepper is the key, hemp is the soul." Lao Wang smiled mysteriously and took out his secret pepper oil, and the aroma instantly filled the entire shop.

After some careful cooking, the pepper duck pieces are finally out of the pot, the color is golden, the aroma is tangy, and it makes people salivate. The gourmand tasted it, his eyes lit up, he had never tasted such a wonderful pepper duck piece, the numb but not dry, spicy but not strong, the fragrance overflowing, it was simply a delicacy in the world.

Lao Wang looked at the satisfied expression of the gourmet, and secretly rejoiced in his heart that his pepper duck pieces had finally been recognized. Since then, Lao Wang's shop has become famous and has become a food legend in the town.

Food introduction: The culture and history of pepper duck nuggets

Pepper duck cubes, a traditional dish originating from Sichuan, have conquered the taste buds of countless diners with its unique spicy flavor and tender taste. It is not only a dish, but also a cultural inheritance and a witness of history.

In Sichuan, Sichuan pepper and chili pepper are indispensable condiments, which give the pepper and hemp duck pieces their unique flavor. With its golden colour, crispy crust and juicy interior, every bite is a challenge to the palate.

Cooking process

Ingredients:

• 1 duck (about 1500g)
• Sichuan pepper 50 grams
• 30 grams of dried chili peppers
• Ginger 50 grams
• 2 green onions
• Garlic cloves: 10 cloves
• Salt to taste
• Cooking wine 50 ml
• Cooking oil to taste

Cooking Steps:

1. Prepare the duck: Wash the duck and remove the guts and excess fat. The key to this step is that the duck meat should be handled carefully and cleanly, otherwise the overall taste will be affected.
2. Marinate the duck: Spread the whole duck evenly with cooking wine, salt and peppercorns, and marinate for 30 minutes to allow the duck to fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning.
3. Prepare pepper sesame oil: Put Sichuan pepper and dried chili pepper into hot oil, fry slowly over low heat until fragrant, remove Sichuan pepper and chili pepper to make pepper sesame oil.
4. Fried duck: Put the marinated duck in hot oil, fry until the skin is golden brown and crispy, remove and drain the oil.
5. Stir-fry: Leave the bottom oil in the pot, add ginger slices, green onions and garlic cloves and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the fried duck and stir-fry evenly.
6. Seasoning: Add an appropriate amount of pepper oil, salt and cooking wine, and continue to stir-fry evenly, so that the duck can fully absorb the aroma of pepper oil.
7. Remove from the pot: Remove the fried pepper duck pieces from the pot and put them on a plate, sprinkle with chopped green onions and coriander, and serve.

Regional flavors

In Sichuan, pepper and duck pieces are commonplace, and each household has its own unique method. In Chongqing, people prefer to add more chili peppers to make the duck pieces more spicy. In Yunnan, people like to add some local spices, such as lemongrass and lemon leaves, to give the pepper duck pieces a touch of freshness.

Cooking tips

1. The choice of duck is important, and fresh duck meat is more tender.
2. The marinating time should not be too long to avoid the duck meat being too salty.
3. When frying duck, the oil temperature should be controlled well to avoid scorching on the outside and on the inside.
4. The production of pepper sesame oil is the key, and the ratio of pepper to chili pepper should be moderate.
5. When stir-frying, the heat should be high so that the duck meat can quickly absorb the flavor of the seasoning.

Popular science knowledge

1. Ducks are waterfowl that are rich in protein and unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial to human health.
2. Sichuan pepper and chili pepper are the soul of pepper duck pieces, they can not only enhance the taste, but also have certain medicinal properties.

1. The history of pepper duck pieces can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty and is a classic in Sichuan cuisine.
2. In China, duck has an auspicious symbolic meaning, so pepper duck pieces are often used as a holiday delicacy.

Pepper duck cubes, this fusion of spicy and tender food, is not only a dish, but also a cultural inheritance. It has a unique flavor that will leave you with a lingering aftertaste. Try your hand at home and experience the joy of cooking.

Question interaction

1. Which flavor of peppered duck chunks do you prefer? Sichuan's spicy or Chongqing's?
2. What are your unique tips or secrets when cooking pepper duck chunks?
3. Which part of the peppered duck chunks do you think is the tastiest? Is it the outer skin or the inner meat?
4. Have you tried pepper duck chunks from other regions? What's the difference?

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