WHITE-SIMMERED DUCK I

Steps:

• 1. Mince ginger root and combine it with sherry, salt and pepper. Wipe duck with a damp cloth then rub mixture into skin. Let stand 1 hour. 2. Place bird in a heavy pan. Cut scallion stalks in 1-inch sections and slice remaining ginger root. Add to pan, along with remaining sherry and salt. 3. Add cold water to cover and bring to a boil then simmer, covered, until tender (about 2 to 2 1/2 hours). 4. Slice bamboo shoots and shred smoked ham add to pan during last 10 minutes of cooking. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.