Stewed Duck with Preserved Plum

Ingredients:


1 duck, with feathers and innards removed
5 preserved plums
4 cloves garlic, grated
2 red chilies, shredded
1 tbsp dark soy sauce




Seasoning:




1 tbsp salted yellow bean paste
2 tbsps dark soya sauce
1 piece brown sugar, finely chopped




Method:

1. Wash and wipe dry the duck. Chop off the feet and cut into quarters. Brush with dark soy sauce, dry in the wind for 1/2 hour and deep fry in boiling oil for a short while.




2. Core and mash preserved plums.




3. In the inner pot heat 2 tbsps of oil and sitr fry garlic and red chili until fragrant. Stir in seasoning, preserved plums and the duck. Pour in 5 cups of water, bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes. Transfer the inner pot to the outer one and cook for 2 hours.




4. Take out the inner pot and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer the inner pot to the outer one and cook for 1 hour.




5. Remove the duck and cut into small pieces. Bring the duck sauce to the boil and pour on top of the duck and serve.