樟茶鸭
Tea-Smoked Duck
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A famous Sichuan dish where duck is marinated, hot-smoked over tea leaves and camphor wood, then steamed and deep-fried until the skin is crispy. Typically served as is, with minimal or no sauce, focusing on the rich flavor of the duck.
Key ingredients
Whole duck, tea leaves, camphor wood (for smoking), salt, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, scallions, cooking oil (for frying).
Optional tweaks
Request without any accompanying sugary sauces, pancakes, or steamed buns. Ensure it's served as the duck meat and skin only.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
樟茶鸭，请只要鸭肉和鸭皮，不要配甜酱、面饼或馒头。
For the Zhangcha Ya, please serve it as duck meat and skin only, without any sugary sauces, pancakes, or steamed buns.
Watch out for
Traditional sweet dipping sauces often served on the side.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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