Peking duck

You might be familiar with the Omni Local magazine that highlights various interests from dining out in the local area to art and theatre events, DIY and gardening and much more. It's proved to be a useful guide and help to local residents in search of information for local activities and businesses. This month we are pleased that they are hosting a fun competition for a dinner prize at Naturally Chinese. All you Chinese cuisine connoisseurs, see if you can answer their question -- How long is the Peking Duck fan fried for? It's one of the most celebrated dishes to [...]

The art of roasting duck has been in practice since Imperial times of the dynastic eras in China. Traditionally, the delectable Peking duck is served on most auspicious of occasions. The ceremonial aspect of slicing the crispy outer layer of the roast at the dinner table in front of guests is what makes a great presentation when ordering this dish. Apart from the duck itself, the trimmings are just as important. Finely sliced or julienned vegetables like cucumber and radish are wrapped delicately into a homemade pancake, and a dip into the hoisin sauce makes a heavenly mouthful  -in olden times, [...]