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

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

Peking duck gets its succulence from that bird’s fatty nature.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025

The supermarket is popular in Canada for fresh produce and a variety of hot food cooked on site, including Asian street food and staples such as Peking duck.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 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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