San choi bao - also known as lettuce cups or wraps - can be made with a variety ... I make this dish with roast duck bought from a siu mei (Chinese roast meat) shop. Buy half a duck - don't ...

When I was testing this recipe it was Chinese New Year ... lemon juice and sugar and season with salt. Once the duck is cooked, remove from the tray and wrap in foil while you prepare the sauce.

See the recipe card for exact quantities ... If you have leftover duck, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

For the thin pancakes to wrap the duck and the hoisin sauce to accompany it, see the recipes on our peking duck platter.