Zhouli Crispy Duck

Zhouli Crispy Duck

　　Zhouli Crispy Duck is a specialty of Echeng District, Ezhou City, Hubei Province.

　　The well-known local delicacy “Zhouli Crispy Duck” comes from Zhouli Village in the Ezhou Economic Development Zone. The village is now home to the city’s largest duck farming base. Surrounded by numerous large and small lakes, Zhouli Village boasts abundant water resources, making it highly suitable for free-range duck farming. The traditional curing techniques for the crispy duck have a history of over a hundred years, and most villagers are skilled in this craft. Zhouli Crispy Duck is a cured food made from free-range ducks raised around the lakes near Zhouli. It comes in two types: winter-cured and spring-cured. Known for its dry texture, flat shape, tender and compact meat, and rich aroma, it is a popular dish at banquets and a treasured gift for friends and family, highly favored by locals in Ezhou. Its distinctive flavor lasts long, making it a green food product, an excellent banquet dish, and a premium gift choice. The village currently has 56 specialized duck farming households, producing 1.3 million live ducks annually. The local government places great importance on the development of the Zhouli Crispy Duck industry and is supporting its growth through industrialization, scaling up, and brand optimization strategies.