Almond Roasted Duck With Chinese Spices

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 (2-3 lb)  duck
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons davinci gourmet classic almond syrup
• 1 small orange or tangerine, cut into wedges

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Pat the duck dry and prick all over with a fork.

3. 3

   Insert the garlic and orange wedges into the cavity of the duck.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, combine the almond syrup, soy sauce, and 5-spice powder.

5. 5

   Rub or brush the almond mixture onto the duck. Sprinkle the duck with salt and pepper and place the duck on a rack, breast side down, in a roasting pan.

6. 6

   Roast the duck, breast side down, in a preheated oven for 40 minutes, then turn the duck, breast side up, and continue to roast for 1 hour.

7. 7

   The skin should be dark and crispy.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve the duck breast and legs whole for an elegant entree, or chop up the duck into bite-sized pieces and serve with spicy chutney as an appetizer.