How to Make Duck Pancakes: A Foolproof Guide to Perfect Crispy Duck at Home

There’s something undeniably satisfying about a plate of warm duck pancakes - paper-thin wraps, sweet hoisin sauce, and tender shreds of crispy duck layered with cucumber and spring onion. It’s a staple of Chinese cuisine that always hits the spot.

But if you’ve ever tried to make duck pancakes from scratch, you’ll know it’s not as simple as it looks. Traditional Cantonese roast duck takes hours (sometimes days) of marination, air-drying, and roasting. That’s why we created For Duck’s Sake - to bring that authentic restaurant flavour into every kitchen, minus the stress.

What You’ll Need

To make classic Chinese duck pancakes, you’ll typically need:

• 1 whole crispy aromatic duck (ideally Cantonese-style)

• Chinese pancakes (steamed)

• Hoisin sauce or plum sauce

• Fresh cucumber and spring onions, thinly sliced

If you’re making the duck from scratch, you’d also need ingredients for the marinade like five-spice, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ginger, garlic, and maltose. But here’s the thing... you don’t have to.

Step-by-Step: How to Make Duck Pancakes the Easy Way

1. Skip the Marination

Traditional Chinese roast duck recipes require hours of seasoning, glazing, and drying. With For Duck’s Sake, our Pre-Marinated Cantonese Duck has already done that for you. Our ducks are pre-marinated with authentic Cantonese herbs and spices, dry-aged for extra depth, and halal-certified for inclusivity.

2. Roast to Perfection

Simply air-dry the duck for 4–6 hours (optional for extra crispness), then roast in a preheated oven at 180°C for 60–75 minutes, depending on size.You’ll know it’s ready when the skin turns deep golden and the aroma fills the kitchen.

3. Shred the Duck

Once cooked, rest the duck for a few minutes. Use forks to gently shred the meat, leaving small crispy skin pieces intact - they’re the best bit.

4. Warm the Pancakes

Steam the Chinese pancakes for a few minutes until soft and pliable. They should be warm, not wet.

5. Assemble and Enjoy

Spread hoisin sauce on a pancake, add slices of cucumber and spring onion, and top with the shredded duck.Roll it up, take a bite, and enjoy authentic Chinese duck pancakes that taste just like your favourite restaurant’s - without needing a master chef.

Why For Duck’s Sake Makes It Better

At For Duck’s Sake, we believe great food shouldn’t be complicated.Our pre-marinated Cantonese duck takes the hard work out of making crispy duck pancakes, giving you:

• Authentic flavour from our traditional spice blend and maltose glaze

• Consistent quality with every roast

• Halal certification, so more people can enjoy it

• Restaurant-quality results, straight from your oven

Whether you’re cooking at home or serving in a restaurant, it’s the easiest way to deliver the classic taste of Cantonese crispy duck - minus the effort.

Ready to Make the Best Duck Pancakes of Your Life?

Don’t spend hours marinating and prepping.With For Duck’s Sake, the authentic taste of Chinese crispy duck pancakes is just a roast away.

Order your pre-marinated Cantonese duck today and experience why chefs and foodies alike are obsessed with the simplicity, flavour, and consistency.