Duck

The chinese long ago put to rest the misconceptions that duck is greasy, hard to cook, and tough. The rich flavor of duck seems to be growing in popularity in this country. This is good, because properly cooked, duck is juicy, lean, and no more expensive than most good cuts of meat. It is considered quite an elegant selection, and the Chinese have perhaps one of the most varied and interesting assortment of techniques for preparing it in the world. These include the famous Peking Duck, considered by connoisseurs to be the single greatest technique for cooking duck; Smoked Tea Duck, a steamed whole duck finished with the incomparable flavor of smoking tea leaves; and a simple braised duck, which would be found in a home meal.