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Peking duck

American

noun

Chinese Cooking.

a roasted duck prized for its crisp skin, prepared by forcing air between skin and meat, brushing with sugar water, and hanging up to dry before final cooking.

Etymology

Origin of Peking duck

First recorded in 1875–80

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Peking duck

At one popular chain specializing in Peking duck in China, chefs mold foie gras into the form of a cherry to enjoy alongside the meat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

The menu skews Asian fusion, with sushi, dim sum, wagyu and — unsurprisingly — Peking duck as the centerpiece, served with pancakes, hoisin and scallions.

From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026

At Blossom, Wang ordered a dinner worth nearly $2,500 that included shark fin soup, Peking duck and Kobe beef.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025

One done deal: Jiang Nan of New York City, a behemoth in the high-end Chinese banquet scene, will bring its signature Peking duck and soup dumplings to The Bravern in Bellevue.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2024

"I'm gonna have the Peking duck, please. And a lemonade."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds

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