Beijing Roast Duck, a
famous historied food of Beijing, is thought to be one
of the most delicious dishes all over the world; most
visitors coming to Beijing will never forget to have
a taste.
After a kind of particular material being spread all
over a duck, it will be hooked up in the oven over the
flame coming directly from burning fruit-tree wood. About
forty minutes later, it will be done.
When roasted and dried, the duck will look brilliantly
date-red, shining with oil and with crisp skin and tender
meat. Just because of its appearance, few people could
resist the temptation of tasting it. After the duck is
ready, the chef will show you the whole one, then he
will slice it into about one hundred and twenty pieces,
each having skin and meat. Usually the duck is served
together with special pancakes, hollowed sesame buns,
green onions and sweet sauce. Dinners can use bare hands
to wrap duck slices, onions, and sauce in a pancake or
a sesame bun. Sometimes people would like to put in mashed
garlic and cucumber or carrot strips as well. Some young
women like to dip slices into white sugar directly. Other
parts of the duck will be served in the form of cold
dishes, using its livers, wings, stomach, webs and eggs,
hot dishes using its heart, tongue and kidneys, and even
the bones can be decocted together with Chinese watermelon
and cabbage.
Quanjude, the best restraunt of Beijing Roast Duck was
established in 1864 (the third year of Tongzhi of Qing
dynasty). During the 136 years, Quanjude has experienced
business vicissitudes and survived the arduous ordeal
of time. Throughout the years, Quanjude dishes have been
greatly enriched due to developing and innovation.
With its long history, Quanjude roast duck enjoys a high
reputation among domestic and overseas consumers for
the peculiar roast technique and outstanding quality.
It ranks the first not only in Chinese Famous Dishes,
compiled by all-China famous chefs under the organization
of Ministry of Commerce in 1958, but also in Elite of
Chinese Famous Dishes, published by China and Japan in
1982. In many cases, Quanjude lists the first among famous
restaurants.
The well-known All-Duck Banquet
is headed by Quanjude roast duck and supported by over
400 dishes with Quanjude characteristic flavor. Government
leaders, officials and VIPs from nearly 200 countries
and regions have visitedQuanjude roast duck restaurants
and had dinner here. |
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