Peking Duck | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic , peeled
• 2 slices fresh ginger (1/2 inch in length), peeled
• 1 tablespoon table salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 star anise (whole), or 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 tablespoon ground bean paste
• 2 tablespoons rice wine or white wine
• 4 - 5 pound duck (with or without head and legs)
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves , leaves and stems, (about 1 cup)
• 2 scallions , roots trimmed
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar or honey