Photograph of the finished Salted duck egg

China · Trứng vịt muối ủ nước muối rượu

Salted duck egg

30 min Hands-on time + 30 ngày waiting
EasyDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Fresh duck eggs Fresh duck eggs 16
  • Photograph of Salt Salt 1.1 lb
  • Photograph of Vodka Vodka 1 cups
  • Photograph of Cinnamon and star anise Cinnamon and star anise 0.8 oz
  • Photograph of Sichuan peppercorns Sichuan peppercorns 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Ginger Ginger 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Black tea Black tea 0.7 oz

Method

  1. 1 Wash the duck eggs thoroughly, pat them dry, and discard any with cracked shells.
  2. 2 Boil water with salt, cinnamon, star anise, and black tea until dissolved, then let it cool completely.
  3. 3 The brine must be completely cool before soaking the eggs; warm water will cook the eggs and ruin the whole jar.
  4. 4 Roll each egg in strong liquor and then arrange them in a glass jar.
  5. 5 Pour saltwater over the eggs until they are completely submerged, then place a small plate underneath to prevent them from floating to the surface.
  6. 6 Let it ferment in a dark place for 30 days, then boil for 12 minutes. The yolks should be orange-red and oozing oil to be ready.
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