The Duck
- 1 whole duck (about 2 kg)
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- Hot water (boiled fresh)
The Sauce
- 3 tbsp plum jam (or use date paste--still works great)
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp star anise powder
- 1 cup water pinch of salt and sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (for thickening)
To Serve
- Chinese pancakes or soft flour tortillas, thinly sliced scallions' crunchy cucumber strips