Roast Duck with Plum Sauce
Roast Duck with Plum Sauce is a classic Cantonese dish featuring a whole duck, marinated and roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, then served with a sweet and tangy plum sauce. The key ingredients include duck, a marinade often containing five-spice powder, and a sauce made from plums, sugar, and vinegar. It's a staple in Cantonese cuisine and popular in Chinese restaurants worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, particularly from the duck skin and meat, with minimal carbohydrates unless the sauce is very sweet. It provides essential nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and zinc, and a typical serving (about 150g of meat with sauce) can range from 400 to 600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, roast duck is a symbol of celebration and prosperity in Chinese festivals, often served at banquets. Nutritionally, the plum sauce not only adds flavor but may aid digestion due to the natural acids in plums, balancing the richness of the duck.
