2. Yanshuiya, or salted and baked duck

Autumn in Nanjing is a season of scented osmanthus blossom and the best time to make delicious Salted Soup Duck because ducks at this time of year are fat. The chef chooses well-bred ducks and smears salt and spice on them to add flavor. Then the spiced ducks are marinated in a sauce for two hours. Just before eating, the ducks are steamed. It should taste fragrant, crisp and tender.

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