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A new recipe shows how to smoke duck with old tea leaves.

The recipe comes from a cook who worked at River Cottage in England.

He learned to smoke meat many years ago.

Now he shares a simple way to make Sichuan-style smoked duck at home.

Smoking food is one of the oldest ways to cook.

In Sichuan, China, people smoke duck with tea and special leaves.

This recipe uses old teabags, so you do not waste anything.

Even wet teabags will work well for smoking duck.

You need a big pan or a wok to smoke the duck.

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Put tea leaves, brown sugar, spices, and a little rice in the pan.

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The sugar adds a sweet taste, and the rice makes the smoking slower.

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Then put a rack inside the pan and place the duck on top.

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You also need a lid or some foil to keep the smoke inside.

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The duck will taste even better the next day.

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You can keep it in the fridge for up to five days.

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Serve the smoked duck with rice or steamed vegetables.

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