Almond Roasted Duck With Chinese Spices

This simple preparation has many of the complex spices of a classically prepared chinese duck, but it takes little preparation or special skills.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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

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

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

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.

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.

The skin should be dark and crispy.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

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.

soy sauce, chinese five spice powder, salt, fresh ground pepper, duck, garlic cloves, almond syrup, oranges