Dongshan Duck Head vs Tea-Smoked Duck vs Peking Duck
All duck, all different schools. The pocket guide to telling them apart.
Dongshan duck head: southern Taiwanese street food. Dark soy, warm spice, malt-glaze fry. The "braise + fry" school. Hot or cold, night-market or takeaway.
Tea-smoked duck: Sichuan classic. Cured, then smoked over tea and camphor wood, then fried. Smoke-forward, firm texture. Banquet food.
Peking duck: northern roast. The art is in the skin crispness and the slicing technique. Eaten with sweet bean sauce and pancakes. The main event of a meal.
Three different traditions: braise, smoke, roast. Three different occasions: beer pairing, Chinese banquet, ceremonial dinner.
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