3 lb. duck
2 c. boiling water
6 c. chestnuts
2 c. sliced mushrooms
Salt & pepper
4 tbsp. soy sauce

Cut duck into serving portions, cover with boiling water and simmer for 1 hour. Drop chestnuts into cold water and discard floating ones. Heat water to boiling and simmer chestnuts for 5 minutes. Drain and peel. Add chestnuts, mushrooms, salt and pepper and soy sauce to duck. Cook 30 minutes longer. 4 to 5 servings.