​Guilin Lingui Salted Duck

Guilin Lingui Salted Duck has a long history and is a traditional famous dish in the Lingui area of Guilin. To make Lingui Salted Duck, high - quality local native ducks are selected as raw materials and made through multiple elaborate processes. First, after slaughtering, defeathering, and gutting the duck, evenly smear the inside and outside of the duck body with a mixture of table salt and various spices, and marinate for several hours to allow the salt and spices to fully penetrate into the duck meat. After marinating, dry it by sun - drying or baking to dehydrate the duck and initially shape it. Then, put the duck into a large pot and steam it over slow fire to make the duck meat thoroughly cooked and more flavorful. The steamed Lingui Salted Duck has a flat shape, a yellowish and lustrous color, and exudes an attractive aroma. Taking a bite, the duck meat is firm and chewy, with a moderate salty flavor, and the taste of the spices is just right, leaving a long aftertaste. Lingui Salted Duck can be directly cut into pieces and eaten to experience its original mellow flavor. It can also be paired with rice and become a staple food delicacy on the dining table. It can also be cut into thin slices and stir - fried with vegetables to enrich the taste levels. Whether for daily meals or holiday gatherings, Lingui Salted Duck is an excellent choice to showcase the local flavor of Guilin.