Peking-style duck pancakes
Peking-style duck pancakes are an Asian main course featuring succulent duck breast rubbed with Chinese five spice, served with warm pancakes, spring onions, fresh coriander and a savoury soy-based hoisin sauce. The Thermomix grinds whole spices, heats the sauce to precision and steams the pancakes, bringing this restaurant favourite to your home kitchen easily.
About this recipe
Peking-style duck pancakes Thermomix TM7 bring the magic of a Chinese restaurant straight into your own kitchen, and they are easier than you might think. Searching for duck pancake recipes or an impressive Asian main course for your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: tender duck breast rubbed with freshly ground Chinese five spice, star anise and Sichuan peppercorns delivers that unmistakable aromatic depth. The TM7 grinds the whole spices in seconds, releasing far more fragrance than any pre-bought blend, then gently heats the soy and hoisin sauce to a silky consistency without any risk of burning. Soft steamed pancakes wrap around slices of juicy duck, crisp spring onion and fresh coriander, creating that perfect contrast of textures Peking duck is famous for. Ideal for a festive dinner party, a romantic weekend treat or a fun interactive meal where everyone assembles their own rolls, this recipe turns a takeaway classic into a rewarding homemade showstopper.
Preparation tips
- Score the duck skin in a crosshatch pattern before seasoning, being careful not to cut into the flesh. This helps the fat render properly and gives you the crispy skin that makes Peking duck pancakes so irresistible.
- Keep the steamed pancakes warm by stacking them under a clean, slightly damp tea towel. This prevents them from drying out and cracking while you slice the duck and let everyone build their own rolls at the table.
- Swap duck breast for duck legs if you prefer darker meat, or replace hoisin with plum sauce for a fruitier note. Children often enjoy assembling their own pancakes, so lay out the spring onions and coriander in separate bowls.
Recipe variations
- For a gluten-free version, use rice paper wrappers or lettuce cups instead of wheat-based pancakes. The freshly ground five spice, soy sauce and spring onion filling works beautifully wrapped in crisp iceberg or little gem lettuce leaves.
- For a festive Christmas twist, add thin strips of cucumber and a quick cranberry-hoisin sauce made in the mixing bowl. The sweet-tart cranberry pairs wonderfully with the aromatic star anise and makes this a show-stopping holiday starter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fresh spice grinding - The TM7 grinds whole star anise and peppercorns into a fragrant five spice powder in seconds. [Grinding]
- Built-in scale - The Thermomix weighs soy sauce and honey directly into the mixing bowl for a balanced glaze. [Weighing]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams the pancakes fluffy and pliable without drying them out. [Steaming]
- Precise chopping - The Thermomix chops spring onions and coriander evenly in seconds for the fresh garnish. [Chopping]
- Temperature control - The Thermomix heats the hoisin sauce gently to a silky glaze without any burning. [Heating]
Ingredients
- duck breasts, skin on
- spring onions/shallots
- fresh coriander
- Chinese five spice
- black peppercorns
- star anise
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- fresh plums
- honey