Ginger Duck (薑母鴨)

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薑母鴨Ginger Duck

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Also called ginger duck hot pot

Find Ginger Duck near me

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What is Ginger Duck?

A hot pot of duck simmered in a broth of old ginger, sesame oil, rice wine and herbs, kept bubbling at your table over a small stove. You can add vegetables, tofu, noodles and more. A popular winter meal to share with friends; the broth contains rice wine.

What does it taste like?

  • Warming ginger
  • Rich herbal broth
  • Tender duck
  • Sesame oil and rice wine

How much does it cost?

NT$300–700 per pot (for 2–4 people)

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Ginger duck restaurants, usually open in the evening and busiest from autumn to spring. Many close during the hot summer months.

How to find it near you

Tap “Find Ginger Duck near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “薑母鴨”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “jiāng mǔ yā”.

Herbal soups in Taiwan

By the bowl

Fine on your own; at night markets all year

By the pot

For a group, in the evening, mostly autumn to spring

Taiwanese hot pot ›