Guide choose to buy thick, delicious duck meat

Duck meat is always a dish with many people, because of its delicious taste, but also good for health. Let's find out how to choose delicious duck meat with we, information below.

Duck meat is used to make many familiar and nutritious dishes in Vietnam. However, not everyone knows how to choose thick, delicious duck meat, today let's find out with we!
firstNutritional value and effects of duck meat
Nutritional value of duck meat337 kcal
7.3 g fat
17,8 g protein
290mg Omega-3
3360mg Omega-6
76 mg cholesterol
And some vitamins

Nutritional value and effects of duck meat
Health benefits of duck meatReduce the risk of heart disease: Duck meat contains acids that are very good for reducing and preventing cardiovascular problems very effectively.
Good for bones: Many studies have shown that animal protein is very effective in improving bone density.
Antioxidant: In duck there is a lot of selenium, this is considered an active ingredient that has anti-inflammatory properties, and protects cells from damage, thereby improving your immune system.
Thyroid support: Selenium is also very good for thyroid health if consumed in adequate amounts, and in about 250g of Pekin duck meat will often provide more than 50% of the daily value of selenium.
2How to choose thick, delicious duck meat

How to choose thick, delicious duck meat

To choose a delicious duck you need to pay attention to the following characteristics:Ducks are of the right age, neither too young nor too old. Adult ducks must have enough feathers and when pulling the wings together, the tips of the wings are just enough to cross each other, have a round breast and even float, the duck should be held in a heavy hand, the belly skin, the neck skin must be thick. .
The duck is firm, the meat is thick, not too thin or fat, a lot of fat. Check by grasping the two wings of the raised wings, palpating the sides of the breast, the breast is stretched and firm, the new duck is delicious enough and has plenty of meat.
Avoid buying young , large and soft ducks or old, small and hard beaked ducks.
Avoid choosing female ducks , although the female ducks have gone through many births, they are still delicious, but the male ducks are always more delicious than the female ducks . Notice you will see the lower abdomen of the duckling.

Also, flip the wing over if you see a small red dot underneath the wing that means the duck has been injected with medicine or water . Around the water bulge is black, after a while the black will spread. The part of the duck that is pumped with water will be much smoother than a delicious duck, waddling and waddling.

See more: 3 ways to make boiled duck sauce with readily available ingredients such as garlic, chili, lemon, ginger..., prepare the restaurant at home.
Distinguishing young ducks

Depending on the speculum: Young ducks usually have a large and soft beak, whereas adults will have a smaller and harder beak.

Based on size: Young ducks are usually very young.

Based on feathers: Young ducks will have little, thick but short wing feathers, many baby feathers growing inside. In contrast, old-age ducks will have full, full, long and thick wing feathers, little fluff and short inner feathers, especially the last two wing feathers long enough to cross each other.
Distinguishing old ducks

Old ducks will have a small and very hard beak, a large anus, the skin on the abdomen will sag, and the feathers on the wings will fall off . Old duck is suitable for stews, simmering and cannot be cooked in the usual way such as boiled, braised with crocodile...
Distinguishing fat and thin ducks

Check the duck's hip bone near the tail , when touching and squeezing lightly, the fat duck will have soft, thick meat. In contrast, skinny ducks will see 2 raised hip bones.

In addition, duck with firm meat, not too much fat will have a small meat pad under the foot, the bottle layer is not too thick to be delicious.
Should you choose a male or a female duck?

The secret to choosing good duck meat is to choose a male duck because according to the experience of housewives, even though there are large bones, in return, the male duck meat will be more fragrant and firmer than the female duck.

To distinguish male and female ducks, you can rely on the following characteristics:Female ducks have a very loud squawking sound. In contrast, male ducks only make hoarse sounds.
Because they do not lay duck eggs , male ducks have a large head, a hard, small beak, a small rump, round eyes, and a light brown color. Gently press on the genitals if a small tube comes out , it is a male duck otherwise it is a female duck.
Female ducks for eggs usually have a large rump, short wings, and dark brown eyes. The genitals, when pressed, do not have a protruding tube.


Choose to buy ducks by type

Grass duck: Also known as flock duck, field duck, field duck, Chinese duck is a breed of domestic duck that is popularly raised in rural areas of Vietnam. Ducks have a bar head, a flat, strong and long bill, a characteristic color of yellow, sometimes with some other colors such as green, black dotted or ash color . Grass duck feathers come in many colors, but the most common are brown or a combination of brown and white. Long neck, slim body, flat chest.

Siamese duck: Also known as swan. Siamese duck is a very large duck with a thick body, a lot of meat, tough meat, a lot of lean and delicious food. They are white, or sometimes dark blue . On the beak and around the eyes of the Siamese duck there is thick red skin, almost like a crest. The crest of a male duck is larger than that of a female duck.

Industrial duck: A high-yielding meat-specializing duck, also known as super lean duck due to its relatively large weight of 3-3.5 kg/head. The industrial duck has white feathers, has a long body, a wide chest, a deep and wide chest, a developed thigh, a large, long head and neck, a long and wide bill and high legs that are pale yellow or lemon yellow. Especially industrial duck meat is very thick, lean, delicious and has a relatively short rearing time , only about 45-50 days.
3Notes when eating duck meat and how to preserve duck meat



Duck meat has many benefits, but in order to avoid negative effects from it, you should note:Because it has a high calorie count of up to 113 calories, if you eat a lot you have a high risk of gaining weight.
Research shows that cooked duck fat is very susceptible to oxidation, which causes food to degrade and harm the body.
The USDA recommends that you cook duck to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

After purchasing duck meat, you must wash it thoroughly, then put it in a ziplock bag, a plastic bag being careful not to seal the bag tightly. To prolong the shelf life of duck meat should be kept in the freezer.
4Delicious dishes made from duck meat
Cool five-fruited duck

Cool five-fruited duck

The hidden duck dish is also a typical dish of the Chinese that has the effect of nourishing and purifying the body. With the combination of potential duck meat and five fruits to make the dish more delicious and attractive. When eaten with fried dumplings and bok choy will be extremely delicious. Taste and feel the aftertaste of duck meat melting in your mouth, duck meat is very soft and the broth is fragrant and warm.
Duck hotpot with bamboo shoots

Duck hotpot with bamboo shoots

Duck hotpot cooked with bamboo shoots is delicious, attractive with a cool taste, with the soft and crispy duck meat of fresh bamboo shoots along with a rich broth that makes this hot pot dish nostalgic for everyone who eats it. The dish is served with raw vegetables along with ginger fish sauce and fresh vermicelli to make the hot pot more delicious.
Braised duck with bamboo shoots

Braised duck with bamboo shoots

Braised duck with bamboo shoots is a simple dish, but extremely catchy, the duck meat is carefully prepared so it still has a bad smell, when eating the soft meat melts in the mouth, and the bamboo shoots are crispy , all the ingredients are combined. Together they make a very delicious dish.
Duck porridge, duck salad

Duck porridge, duck salad

Duck meat has a sweet taste, is cold, helps with yin, nourishes, detoxifies, ... and has many other good uses for the body. When combined with duck meat to make duck porridge or duck salad, it is not only delicious but also good for health.
Duck with Chinese medicine

Duck with Chinese medicine

Duck with medicinal herbs is a typical dish of the Chinese people, with a delicious and nutritious flavor that everyone loves to eat. When tasting duck meat, it has a rich taste, the meat of the duck thighs is soft, fragrant, faintly fragrant with herbs, and the bone broth catches the taste.
Ginger duck warehouse

Ginger duck warehouse

Stir-fried duck with ginger, also known as duck braised with ginger , in addition to its delicious taste, this dish is considered a premium "tonic" thanks to its many good health benefits. Braised duck with ginger has soft meat that is evenly absorbed with spices and the most characteristic is the warm and gentle spicy taste of ginger that makes people want to eat it forever.
Coconut water duck

Coconut water duck

Coconut water duck is a dish that is not too picky and simple of Westerners. Fatty, fragrant meat mixed with fragrant sauce rich in coconut water and five flavors is not inferior to any luxury dish.