Duck meat is a popular ingredient in Vietnamese family meals as well as gatherings with friends. It is highly nutritious and beneficial for health, especially for those recovering from illness. So how to make braised duck? Below, the PasGo Team introduces you to 5 ways to braise duck with beer, lotus seeds, shiitake mushrooms, potatoes, and Chinese-style braising.
Duck meat can be prepared into various delicious and nutritious dishes such as roasted duck, grilled duck, duck simmered with sour soup, duck porridge... This article will reveal to you how to make aromatic and delicious braised duck dishes, perfect for the whole family.
1. Braised Duck with Beer
Duck braised in beer is a tantalizing dish, where the tender duck is infused with the sweet, distinctive flavor of the beer, eliminating any gaminess and leaving behind a gentle, enticing aroma. Just one taste and you'll be hooked, unable to resist.
Ingredients for duck braised in beer
- Fresh duck meat, 500g
- 2 cans of beer
- 4 stalks of scallions, 100g of cloves
- 100g of cinnamon bark
- 1 small bowl of white wine
- 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of white sugar
- 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of MSG, 1 tablespoon of bouillon
How to make duck braised in beer
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients for duck braised in beer
- After purchasing the duck, wash it thoroughly. Then, rub white wine and salt onto the duck meat for about 3 - 5 minutes to remove any odor. Rinse the duck with water and let it drain.
- Cut the drained meat into bite-sized pieces
- Remove the roots from the scallions, then wash and finely chop them. Soak the cloves in water for about 20 - 30 minutes until soft, then drain, rinse, and let drain.
Step 2: Cooking duck braised in beer
- Prepare a pot with 500ml of water and bring to a boil. Add the duck meat and blanch for about 5 minutes. Then, pour out the water, rinse the duck thoroughly.
- Place the duck in a thick-bottomed pot or pressure cooker for quick and efficient braising. Add enough beer to cover the duck, along with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of salt, crushed ginger, cloves, and cinnamon bark into the pot for simmering.
- Stir the spices together to ensure the duck absorbs the flavors. Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes. Check periodically and add a little water if necessary to prevent burning.
- Simmer until the liquid in the pot thickens, then turn off the heat.
- When serving, simply scoop the duck onto a large plate or bowl and arrange it beautifully for immediate enjoyment while still hot.
Finished product: Duck braised in beer

Deliciously fragrant duck braised in beer
Duck braised in beer is one of the most beloved braised dishes due to its delicious and unique flavor when combined with beer. Each tender and fragrant piece of duck, enveloped in the golden brown hue of the dish after braising, will leave every member of the family unable to resist.
2. Duck braised with lotus seeds
Duck braised with lotus seeds is a highly nutritious dish with its tender, fragrant sweetness combined with the high nutritional value of duck meat and the beauty benefits of lotus seeds, aiding in skin health, relieving constipation, and promoting good digestion. That's why let's explore the beneficial way to make duck braised with lotus seeds below.
Ingredients for duck braised with lotus seeds
- Fresh duck meat, 500g
- Lotus seeds, 200g
- 200g of lotus roots
- 1 carrot, 50g of red apples
- 1 coconut
- 1 small bowl of white wine
- 1 onion, 1 ginger, 1 garlic
- Spices: cooking oil, seasoning powder, salt, MSG, black pepper
Recipe for nutritious duck braised with lotus seeds
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients for nutritious duck braised with lotus seeds
- Wash the duck meat thoroughly, then rub it with white wine and salt, slice the ginger to eliminate the odor, rinse with water. Then, cut the duck meat into small bite-sized pieces and let it drain.
- Clean the lotus root, slice thinly, and soak in water. Soak the lotus seeds in warm water for about 10 minutes. Then, remove and rinse the lotus seeds and lotus root.
- Peel and crush the dried onions and garlic into a paste.
- Peel and wash the carrots, then cut into pieces. Chop the coconut and extract the coconut water for braising.
Step 2: How to cook nutritious duck braised with lotus seeds
- After cutting the duck into small pieces, place it in a large bowl and marinate with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of black pepper. Mix well and marinate for about 20 minutes to allow the duck to absorb the flavors and enhance its taste.
- Heat oil in a pot, then add finely chopped onions and garlic to sauté until fragrant. Next, add the duck meat and stir-fry briefly to sear it. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and fresh coconut water, then simmer for about 20 minutes. After that, add the lotus root, lotus seeds, carrots, red apples, and some slices of ginger to simmer together. Continue simmering for another 30 minutes until the duck meat, lotus seeds, and lotus root become tender. Adjust the seasoning if needed, then turn off the heat.
- When serving, simply scoop into a bowl, arrange beautifully, and enjoy.
Finished product: Nutritious duck braised with lotus seeds beneficial for health

Nutritious duck braised with lotus seeds for health benefits
Cooking duck braised with lotus seeds isn't too difficult, right? When making this dish, you don't need to add too many spices as it may overshadow the natural sweetness of the duck meat. Lotus root and lotus seeds not only enhance the flavor of the broth but also add a refreshing taste to the dish. The fragrant duck meat, combined with the aroma of red apples, makes the dish even more appealing.
3. Duck braised with shiitake mushrooms
Duck braised with shiitake mushrooms is a dish with a complex cooking process but incredibly nutritious and good for health. To help you better understand how to make this dish, you can refer to the article.
Ingredients for duck braised with shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 fresh duck
- 10 shiitake mushrooms
- 2g of straw mushrooms
- 1 carrot
- 1 onion, 1 garlic, 1 ginger
- White wine
- Spices: oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, seasoning powder, MSG...
How to cook duck braised with shiitake mushrooms
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
- After purchasing the duck, wash it thoroughly. Then, rub it with salt, white wine, and finely sliced ginger to eliminate any odor. Rinse the duck and let it drain. Then, cut the duck into bite-sized pieces.
- Soak shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 15 minutes to soften. Cut straw mushrooms in half, then boil in water for about 5 minutes with a pinch of salt, then drain and rinse with water.
- Peel and wash the carrot, then slice thinly.
- Peel the dried onion and garlic, then crush and finely chop.
Step 2: How to cook duck braised with shiitake mushrooms
- Place the duck meat in a large bowl, add some finely chopped onion and garlic, oyster sauce, sugar, fish sauce, seasoning powder, mix well, and marinate for 15 - 20 minutes until the spices are absorbed into the meat.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan, add dried onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant, then add the marinated meat and stir-fry until it's firm.
- Then add 600ml of water and bring to a boil, skim off any foam, then add mushrooms and carrots to simmer with the meat.
- Simmer for about 30 - 45 minutes until the meat is tender and absorbs the flavors. Adjust seasoning, simmer for another 10 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- When serving, simply scoop the meat into a bowl, add some chopped spring onions and cilantro on top, and enjoy.
Finished Product: Duck Braised with Shiitake Mushrooms

Duck braised with shiitake mushrooms is extremely enticing
Above is the recipe for braised duck with shiitake mushrooms. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or simply for adding a new menu to your beloved family. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started right away!
4. Duck Braised with Potatoes
Duck Braised with Potatoes is a delicious dish made from simple ingredients yet still ensures deliciousness and suitability for all ages in the family.
Ingredients for cooking Duck Braised with Potatoes
- Fresh duck, half
- Potatoes, 5 pieces
- Carrots: 2 pieces
- Ginger: 1 piece, Garlic: 1 piece
- Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon, salt: 1 tablespoon, black pepper: 1 tablespoon, fish sauce: 2 tablespoons
- White wine: 1 small bowl
- Filtered water: 800ml
Steps to make duck stew with potatoes
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
- Clean the duck, then rub it with salt and white wine, along with some ginger, to remove the odor. Rinse it again with water and chop the meat into bite-sized pieces, then drain.
- Peel and wash the potatoes and carrots, then cut them into bite-sized chunks.
- Peel the ginger and garlic, then crush and finely chop them.
Step 2: How to make duck stew with potatoes
- Heat a pot on the stove, add cooking oil, crushed dried shallots, and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant. Then slowly add the duck meat, stir-fry until firm, then add the potatoes and carrots, and stir well.
- When the potatoes and carrots are slightly cooked, add 80ml of water, bring to a boil, simmer for 20 - 30 minutes until the potatoes and carrots are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste, boil for another 10 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- When serving, ladle into a bowl, add some chopped spring onions or cilantro on top, and enjoy with hot rice.
Finished product: Duck stew with potatoes

Simple and Easy Duck Stew with Potatoes
Duck stew with potatoes is a very simple and easy-to-eat dish that is also very good for health, helping to boost the health of people with anemia, weakness, reducing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea... That's why almost every family prepares this dish at home for children as well as elderly members of the family.
5. Chinese Style Braised Duck
Chinese style braised duck is a dish cooked in the style of Chinese cuisine, a combination of rich meat sweetness with spices like soy sauce, star anise, ginger, and wine, making the dish taste fresh and appealing.
Ingredients for Chinese Style Braised Duck
- Fresh duck 1/2
- Dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon
- Star anise 2 pieces
- Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon
- Red sugar 1 tablespoon, light soy sauce 1 tablespoon
- Ginger 1 piece, garlic 1 piece, shallot 1 piece
- White wine 1 small bowl, cooking oil
- Side salad with lettuce
How to cook Chinese-style braised duck
Step 1: Prepare ingredients
- Clean the duck, rub with salt, white wine, and thinly sliced ginger, then rinse. Remove the duck bones and drain.
- Peel and wash the dried shallots, garlic, and ginger, crush and finely chop them.
- Soak cloves in warm water for 10 minutes
- Rinse lettuce and soak in diluted saltwater for 15 minutes, then rinse again with clean water and drain.
Step 2: How to cook Chinese-style braised duck
- Rub the boneless duck with 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce on the skin, then let it dry in a dry and airy place or microwave on the lowest setting for 2 - 3 minutes until the skin is dry and tight.
- Heat a pan with a certain amount of cooking oil, then fry the duck until golden brown on both sides. Then remove the duck from the pan and let it drain off excess oil.
- Next, pour water into a pot, add ingredients like onions, garlic, ginger, cloves, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, dark brown sugar, sesame oil, and wine into the pot. Bring to a boil, then add the fried duck and simmer for 30 - 45 minutes. While cooking, flip the duck occasionally so that both sides absorb the sauce and seasonings evenly. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the duck, then adjust the seasoning and turn off the heat.
- Place the duck on a plate and slice it thinly. Arrange lettuce on the plate and place the duck on top.
Finished dish: Chinese-style braised duck

Indulge in the tantalizing aroma and rich flavor of Chinese-style Braised Duck on a cold winter day.
The succulent Braised Duck meat exudes the distinctive color and exotic taste of Chinese cuisine. With its delicate fragrance and savory sweetness, each bite of duck enveloped in fresh, crisp lettuce, and dipped in the fragrant sauce infused with star anise and sesame oil, creates a cozy dinner experience.
Here are some insider tips on 5 mouthwatering, rich Braised Duck recipes for your family. Wishing you success and culinary delight!
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