Salted duck egg

What to get ready

• Fresh duck eggs 16
• Salt 480 g
• Vodka 240 ml
• Cinnamon and star anise 24 g
• Sichuan peppercorns 20 g
• Ginger 80 g
• Black tea 20 g

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.