Duck Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Put the carrot, onion, daikon, and garlic in a food processor.
2. 2
   Pulse until diced small.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, season the duck legs with salt, then cover with the vegetable mixture and five-spice powder.
4. 4
   Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
5. 5
   Preheat the oven to 200F.
6. 6
   Put the duck legs in a roasting pan, skin side up, and cook for 8 hours, or until very soft.
7. 7
   Remove from the oven, cool slightly, then remove the skin and bones, reserving the rendered fat.
8. 8
   Mix 1/4 cup of the reserved fat with the oil, duck meat, scallions, pickled ginger, and soy sauce.
9. 9
   Put an eighth of the duck meat mixture in a line lengthwise in the center of an egg roll wrapper.
10. 10
    Brush a little egg wash around the edges of the wrapper.
11. 11
    Fold in the sides; then, starting from one end, roll up tightly.
12. 12
    Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
13. 13
    Pour oil to a depth of at least 1 inch in a heavy, deep saucepan and heat to 350F.
14. 14
    Add the duck sticks and cook until golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally for even browning.
15. 15
    Do not overcrowd; work in batches if necessary.
16. 16
    Drain on paper towels and serve.