China's Boldest Eats: From Duck to Hornets!

Our Duckin' Pie and Adventurous Eats from the East! 😋🏮

Buckle up, pie fans – because our Duckin’ Pie has made its epic return for Chinese New Year! 🎉🐉

This isn’t just any pie; it’s a flavour-packed tribute to China’s legendary culinary scene, bringing bold, rich, and deliciously daring tastes straight to your plate.

Inside this masterpiece? Tender, marinated duck, slow-cooked to perfection and shredded just so, stir-fried veg for that crunch factor, and a sweet, sticky hoisin-style sauce that’s going to make your taste buds dance!! 💃 🪭 All lovingly stuffed into our buttery shortcrust pastry.

Sound good? Oh, it’s better than good... 🤩

But wait – let’s talk about the real inspiration behind the Duckin’ Pie: China’s fearless approach to food! While duck is the dish we all know and love, there’s an entire world of bold, adventurous eats across China that’ll blow your mind. Ready to explore?

Let’s dive in! 🌍✨

Beijing: Peking Duck 🦆🍴

When it comes to Chinese cuisine, duck is an absolute icon!! Think crispy, succulent Peking Duck, the pride of Beijing.

Traditionally roasted until golden perfection and served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, and slivers of fresh spring onion, it’s a dish that screams celebration 🎉

We couldn’t resist turning this classic into a pie. Why?

Because hoisin duck deserves to be encased in buttery, golden pastry, that’s why!! 🥧

🔥 We’re talking bold, sweet, savoury perfection that’s just as cosy as it is adventurous. So, now that we’ve got duck nailed, let’s level up and take a wild look at some of China’s other, shall we say, unconventional dishes… 😏

Northwest China: Lamb Head 🐑💀

Feeling brave? In the rugged regions of Northwest China, lamb head is a delicacy! This dish is slow-cooked with aromatic spices, and truly nothing goes to waste!

 Cheeks, tongue, even the brain get a use in this cuisine! Yep, it’s nose-to-tail dining at its boldest 😲🥢

For locals, it’s normal street food. For us? A reminder that sometimes the most unexpected cuts bring the biggest flavours.🔥

Xi’an: Beef Nose Tendon 🐄👃

Over in Xi’an, a city steeped in history, there’s a chewy treasure on the menu: beef nose tendon!

It’s simmered in fragrant broths, soaking up all the spices and herbs. The result? A bouncy, gelatinous bite packed with umami!

It might not be the first thing you’d grab, but trust us – it’s a textural adventure!

Mengnuo: Hornets 🐝🍴

In Mengnuo, hornets take snacking to a whole new level. Fried until crunchy, these little guys are nutty, sweet, and surprisingly addictive! Pair them with a cold drink, and you’ve got the ultimate daredevil bar snack 😲🐝

Not into insects? Don’t worry – we’ll stick to flaky pastry, thanks! 😏

Chongqing: Crocodile Skin 🐊🌶️

Chongqing, the capital of spice, serves up a fiery hot pot that occasionally includes… crocodile skin. This exotic bite is simmered in a bubbling, chili-laden broth and takes on the bold, smoky heat of the region’s iconic Sichuan peppercorns.

Crocodile, duck, brisket – who said food couldn’t be a wild adventure? 🌶️🔥

Shanghai: Bird Saliva 🐦💧

And now, for the pièce de résistance: edible bird saliva 😮 Yes, you heard that right!!

These nests, made by swallows, are prized for their delicate texture and supposed health benefits! They’re typically turned into sweet soups or desserts, with a light, jelly-like consistency.

In Shanghai, it’s all about luxury and tradition. For us, though, let’s stick to pies, shall we? 😉

Why Duckin’ Pie Is the Best Bite Around 🥧✨

So, there you have it – a whistle-stop tour of China’s boldest, most surprising eats! From lamb heads to hornets, there’s no shortage of adventurous dishes to try… but nothing pies like duck can! 🦆

Our Duckin’ Pie takes everything you love about Chinese flavours – the sweet hoisin, the tender duck, the crunchy veg – and wraps it up in the cosiest, flakiest pastry you can imagine 🥢✨ It’s bold enough to pay tribute to China’s fearless food culture, but friendly enough to devour on your couch.

So skip the hornets, forget the crocodile skin, and grab a pie🥧that’s deliciously daring (without being too wild)!

Order your Duckin’ Pie today – you don’t want to miss this legendary bite!🔥

Go on – Take a Chunk!