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

She read aloud the bill for the nearly $2,500 dinner — Kobe beef, Maine lobster, Peking duck, sea bass and more.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2025

Also popular are the Peking duck, baked free-range chicken with rock salt, diced beef tenderloin with black pepper and the pan-fried eggplant.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2024

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

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds

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