Duck

A whole duck, about 1.8 to 2 kg. Supermarkets carry frozen ones, vacuum-packed whole; a Chinese poultry shop has them fresh with head and feet on, which is what you want if it is going on a table. 八寶鴨 needs the skin unbroken, so check it over before you buy.

Cautions: read first

• Poultry. In a stuffed duck what you measure is the centre of the stuffing, not the meat: it must reach 75°C.

Availability in Australia

Easy to find

Pairs well with