Camellia Oil Spicy Duck

Camellia Oil Spicy Duck

　　 Camellia oil is extracted from the fruits of wild camellia trees. These trees grow in the mountainous and hilly regions of southern China. The fruits are nourished by clouds and mist through the long cycle of five seasons—winter, spring, summer, autumn, and winter again—absorbing the essence of the sun and moon, as well as the vitality of heaven and earth. The Tiangong Kaiwu (Exploitation of the Works of Nature) praises its “exquisite oil flavor.” Camellia oil is highly regarded in the field of nutrition as the “Oriental olive oil” because its content of unsaturated fatty acids is very similar to that of olive oil. Due to the presence of specific physiologically active substances such as camelliaside and squalene, camellia oil can help lower cholesterol, blood lipids, and blood pressure, as well as prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The Chinese Pharmacopoeia classifies camellia oil as a medicinal edible oil, and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends it as a health-promoting nutritional oil beneficial to the human cardiovascular system.

　　 Lingwu duck is a specialty of Hunan Province. It has been an imperial tribute since the time of Emperor Shun and is one of China’s eight famous ducks. It is known for its tender meat, high protein content, low fat, and delicious flavor.

　　 Camellia Oil Lingwu Duck is made from purebred Lingwu ducks raised in the wild in the headwaters of the Pearl River, in the streams of Shunfeng Mountain, and along the Wushui Creek. The cooking oil used is camellia oil, which is meticulously cold-pressed from the fruits of wild camellia trees sourced from the Nanling Mountain Range. The dish also includes Dachong chili, a local specialty of Lingwu. Combining modern food processing techniques with traditional production methods, it is carefully crafted to be a premium food suitable for home dining, travel, and banquets.