Beijing Roast Duck

Beijing Roast Duck
Beijing Roast Duck, or Peking Duck, is now a world-famous delicacy. Generations of gastronomes have developed rules of eating Beijing Duck.

Seasons
In winter and spring, ducks in Beijing are fat and taste tender; in autumn, the weather is very clear. Hence, the temperature and humidity are just fine to roast ducks. In summer, it is very hot and humid and ducks in Beijing are thin and of low quality.

Slicing skill
Good slicing skills improve the taste. After a duck is roasted, the skin and fresh of the sunken part on the chest should be sliced and served immediately, because at this time, the meat is crispy and tasty.

Side Dishes
Two kinds of foods are available while eating Beijing Roast Duck:Lotus leaf shaped pancake and sesame seed cake. Lotus leaf shaped pancake can be sliced into two pieces to wrap the duck and vegetables with seasonings.