•Clean duck. Wipe dry and tie string around neck.
Hang duck in cool, windy place 4 hours.
Fill large wok with water. Bring to boil. Add ginger,
scallion, honey, vinegar, and sherry.
Bring to boil. Pour in dissolved cornstarch. Stir constantly.
Place
duck in large strainer above larger bowl. Scoop boiling mixture all over duck for about 10 minutes.
Hang duck again in cool, windy place for 6 hours until
thoroughly dry.
Place duck breast side up on a greased rack in oven
preheated to 350 degrees. Set a pan
filled with 2 inches of water in bottom of oven.
(This is for
drippings). Roast 30 minutes.
Turn duck and
roast 30 minutes more. Turn breast side up again. Roast 10 minutes more.
Use sharp knife to cut off crispy skin. Serve meat and
skin immediately on a prepared
dish.