北京烤鴨

北京 is Peking (which kind of sounds like the Cantonese pronunciation bāk gīng, but Beijing as it is now spelled is better matched to its Mandarin pronunciation). 烤 is roast, and 鴨 is duck, so 北京烤鴨 is Peking roast duck (or Beijing roast duck).

Peking duck is roasted duck known for its crispy skin, sliced and wrapped (by you, the diner) in thin pancakes along with garnishes like spring onion and hoisin or plum sauce. Sometimes thick bao wrappers are used instead of the pancakes.

History

This dish is a favorite of Chinese royalty dating back to the Ming Dynasty and in more modern times served to visiting dignitaries such as Henry Kissinger (in between war crimes).

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京菜

Yale:

bāk gīng hāau ngaap