Poultry

Tea-Smoked Duck

樟茶鸭

Sichuan, China

Duck marinated in Sichuan pepper, smoked over camphor leaves and jasmine tea leaves, steamed, then deep-fried so the skin shatters.

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What it is

A closer look at Tea-Smoked Duck.

Duck marinated in Sichuan pepper, smoked over camphor leaves and jasmine tea leaves, steamed, then deep-fried so the skin shatters.

What to look for

Know it when you find it.

The meat should carry a distinct tea smokiness right through, not just on the skin. A banquet dish — you will find it in older Chengdu restaurants rather than street kitchens.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

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Native to

Sichuan, China

Region-specific tradition

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Names around the table

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Tea-Smoked Duckprimary
樟茶鸭local · 🇨🇳
Zhāngchá yātransliteration

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