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Salted Egg Recipe

Salted eggs are made traditionally by coating them with a thick layer of salty clay or charcoal paste. This preserved food can be found in many Asian countries.

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5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Set Aside 10 days
Total Time 10 days 25 minutes
Course How to
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 8 eggs
Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 eggs
  • 300 g salt
  • 800 ml water
  • 260 ml Vinegar Add 3 parts of water to 1 part of vinegar, enough to submerge eggs

Instructions
 

  • Add salt and water in a saucepan; heat the solution to dissolve the salt. The solution becomes saturated and there will be some undissolved salt at the bottom of the pan. Set aside to cool completely.
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  • Clean eggs under running water and check for any cracked eggs.
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  • Mix 1 part of vinegar to 3 parts of water; the solution must be enough to fully cover all the eggs. Soak for 1 hour.
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  • Dry with a kitchen towel or clean cloth.
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  • Carefully stack egg in a glass or ceramic jar, pour in the cooled saturated brine solution, cover, and set aside for 10 days.
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  • After 10 days, remove one egg and crack it open to check the doneness. The egg yolk should be firm, if not leave it for another 2-3 days depending on the size of the egg.
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  • Remove all eggs from the brine solution and pat dry with a paper towel. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 months.
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Notes

This recipe yields 8 eggs.
The nutritional value for reference is for 1 egg. 

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 1516mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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