Peking duckĀ is a dish fromĀ BeijingĀ that has been prepared since the imperial era. The meat is characterized by its thin, crisp skin, with authentic versions of the dish serving mostly the skin and little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook. Ducks bred specially for the dish areĀ slaughteredĀ after 65 days andĀ seasonedĀ before being roasted in a closed or hung oven. The meat is eaten withĀ spring onion,Ā cucumberĀ andĀ sweet bean sauceĀ withĀ pancakesĀ rolled around the fillings. Sometimes pickled radish is also inside, and other sauces (likeĀ hoisin sauce) can be used. #qianmen #xuanwudistrict #beijing #china #asia #travel #traveladdict #wanderlust #travelthrowback #2016 #pekingduck #chinese #food #lelsinbeijing (at Qianmen Street, Beijing)
