What does lacquered mean on a menu?
Lacquered
Brushed again and again with a sticky glaze while roasting, until the outside turns dark, glossy and shiny like varnish.
What it does to the food
Sweet, salty and sticky on the outside, often with crisp skin, over juicy meat underneath.
Where you’ll see it
Duck, pork belly, ribs and quail, especially at Chinese and Asian-fusion restaurants.