Crispy Roast Duck

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the duck inside and out with cold running water.
2. 2
   Pat dry with paper towels.
3. 3
   Mix together the oyster sauce, five-spice powder, and salt and spread it inside the duck.
4. 4
   Bring a large kettle of water to a boil.
5. 5
   Tie some kitchen twine under the wings so the duck can be hung up.
6. 6
   Place the duck in a colander in the sink.
7. 7
   Pour some boiling water over the duck'the skin will tighten.
8. 8
   Pat the duck with paper towels.
9. 9
   Repeat the pouring and drying process five more times.
10. 10
    To make the glaze, bring the honey, rice wine, soy sauce, and 2/3 cup water to a boil over high heat.
11. 11
    Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer briskly about 12 minutes, or until sticky.
12. 12
    Let cool slightly.
13. 13
    Brush the glaze all over the duck.
14. 14
    Hang the duck over a roasting pan in a cool place.
15. 15
    Train an electric fan on the duck.
16. 16
    Let stand for about 4 hours, or until the skin is dry.
17. 17
    Preheat the oven to 450F (230C).
18. 18
    Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up.
19. 19
    Pour 2 cups water into the pan.
20. 20
    Roast for 20 minutes.
21. 21
    Reduce the oven temperature to 350F (180C) and roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the duck skin is shiny, crisp, and golden brown.
22. 22
    Let stand for 10 minutes.
23. 23
    Using a large, sharp knife, cut into quarters.
24. 24
    Arrange the duck on a serving platter and serve hot.