4 Little Gem lettuces, cut in half lengthways and washed
1 lemon, peel only
250g/9oz cold baked potato, flesh only, mashed
6 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
75g/2Β½ oz plain flour
1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, ground
1 tsp baking powder
salt and pepper to taste
150g/5Β½oz clear honey
oil, for cooking
salt
75²µ/2Β½΄Η³ϊ soy sauce
100g/3Β½ oz butter
2 free-range eggs
125ml/4fl oz milk
300ml/10fl oz chicken or duck stock (preferably made with the giblets)
1 whole English free range duck, trimmed, wings removed