Peking duck

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/peking-duck

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the geographic origin?Beijing, China
2. What is the defining culinary attribute?Extremely thin and crispy skin, considered the primary component
3. What makes Peking duck so crispy?The duck is carefully dried and roasted in special ovens, often hung ovens, to make its skin thin, brittle, and super crispy.
4. How long are the ducks raised before cooking?The ducks are raised for about 65 days to get the right balance of tender meat and skin that can become crispy.

Imperial Era: The historical period characterized by the rule of emperors, often associated with grand traditions and elaborate customs.
Gastronomic: Relating to or characteristic of good food and fine dining.
Culinary Artistry: The skillful and creative practice of cooking and food preparation as a form of art.