Eating in China
Original guide illustration of strained golden duck broth in a white bowl.

Duck broth

鸭汤Yā tāng

Broth made by simmering duck bones or meat in water. It is used as a soup base.

Type
Sauces and seasonings

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

A liquid rather than pieces of duck meat; color and clarity vary with preparation.

In the kitchen

A base for Nanjing duck-blood vermicelli soup. Some shops mix it with chicken or pork broth.

This is animal-based broth. A dish described as duck broth may contain other meats and seasonings; ask about the actual recipe.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有鸭汤吗?

Does this dish contain Duck broth?

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