Crispy Gordon Ramsay Roast Duck Recipe
Gordon Ramsay’s Roast Duck is a Chinese-style spice rub, braised in a black bean dipping sauce. Can’t wait to try it? Read this entire article to know more about this recipe.
Season the duck’s cavity with salt and pepper for Gordon Ramsay’s Roast Duck, and add spring onions, garlic, ginger, and star anise. Rub the duck with five-spice powder and roast for about 4 hours.
Add garlic, black bean sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, and honey to a saucepan and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Flake roast duck skin using forks and serve with dipping sauce and pancakes.
If you are using frozen duck, make sure it is fully defrosted. Remove the duck’s giblets. Rinse the duck, inside and outside, with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
Read the recipe card below to try your hand at this recipe. In the video below, you can also watch Gordon Ramsay making a roast duck.
Expert Tips That I Recommend
- Make sure the duck’s cavity and skin are properly dried for crispy skin. For best results, leave the uncovered duck in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Be very careful while pricking the skin with a skewer or toothpick. Avoid piercing the skin too deeply.
- Rub these seasonings thoroughly into the duck’s skin, but avoid adding excess seasoning to the cavity. Excess seasoning can make it taste bitter during the long cooking process.
- Place the duck on a rack over a roasting tin so the rendered fat can drain away easily.
- Avoid adding honey to the skin, as it may burn during cooking.
Recipe Variation for Different Diets
- Keto Version: Make sure the seasoning added is sugar-free. Swap Chinese pancakes for lettuce leaves; instead of honey, add monk fruit sweetener; use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pancakes instead of Chinese pancakes, and use tamari instead of soy sauce. Make sure the seasonings you add are gluten-free.
Storing And Reheating This Recipe
Storing
- Let the duck cool completely once cooked, then wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container. Then store it in the refrigerator, and it will remain fresh for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze it; just pack the duck in a freezer-safe bag. It will remain fresh for 3 months.
Reheating
- Stovetop: Heat a skillet, add the duck, and warm over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Also add some broth if needed. Then cover and heat for 5-8 minutes.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Reheat the duck for 10-15 minutes. For an extra-crispy layer, increase the temperature to 200 °C.
What To Serve With This Recipe
Serve the Crispy Gordon Ramsay Roast Duck with crispy lettuce leaves or rice pancakes. If you want something different, try pairing it with coleslaw and garden salad to keep it simple and healthy. My all-time favorite way to enjoy it is with a bean sauce on the side. You can add plenty of options to this roast duck to elevate the flavor.
Printable Version
Gordon Ramsay Roast Duck Recipe
Ingredients
For Making The Roast Duck
- 1 Duck
- 20 Chinese Pancakes
- 4 Spring Onions (trimmed and cut into halves)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (bashed)
- 1.5 inch Fresh Root Ginger
- 4 cloves Fresh Root Ginger
- 4 cloves Star Anise
- 4 tablespoons Five-spice Powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Dipping Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 4 tablespoons Black Bean Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- Groundnut Oil
- Garlic Cloves
Equipment
- Oven
- Roasting Tray
- Saucepan
- Bowls
- Spoon
- Spatula
- Plate
- Knife
- Forks
- Chopping Tray
Method
- Season the duck cavity with salt and pepper after you pat it dry.
- Add ginger, star anise, garlic, and spring onions to the cavity. Now rub a five-spice powder all over the duck skin.
- Place the duck on the roasting tin and roast in a preheated oven (170 C) for about an hour.
- Reduce the heat to 140 C and cook for 2.5 to 3 hours until the flesh is tender and crispy.
- For the dipping sauce, add oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic in the oil until it changes color.
- Now, add black bean sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey to the pan and stir. Cook it for at least 3 minutes and transfer the sauce into the bowl.
- After the duck is cooked, transfer it to a plate and cover it loosely using foil. Keep it aside to cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Flake the meat off the duck, pulling it apart using two forks. Serve it with the dipping sauce and pancakes.
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FAQs About Gordon Ramsay Roast Duck
How long does a roast duck take?
Season the duck all over with salt and pepper. Place the duck in a roasting tin and roast for 40 minutes. When the duck is cooked, cover with foil and rest for 10-20 minutes before serving.
How do you crisp up a duck?
Place duck legs into an oiled baking dish. Season generously with salt. Cook in a 300-degree oven for 90 minutes to 2 hours. Crank the heat up to 375 for the last 15 minutes to brown the skin and serve.
How do you make ducks taste better?
Brine the duck for at least 12 to 15 hours. Twenty-four hours in a brine won’t hurt them, but beyond 24 hours, they’ll get a bit too salty. You can brine duck breast fillets for six to 12 hours. If you’re short on time, just a few hours in the brine will always help.
More Recipes That You Can Try
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Conclusion
The Crispy Gordon Ramsay Roast Duck is my staple for special occasions. The delicious flavor of spices and herbs, with crispy skin seared over high heat, makes it a perfect combination. This Ramsay special preparation pairs soft pancakes, a savory dipping sauce, and, of course, aromatic duck you can’t miss.
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