Salted Duck Eggs

Name: Salted Duck Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 6 fresh duck eggs, washed; 1 cup coarse sea salt; 4 cups water; 2 tbsp white spirit or vodka

Rich and savory cured duck eggs with creamy yolks, traditional in Southeast Asian cooking.

30 minEasyServes 6130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 fresh duck eggs, washed
1 cup coarse sea salt
4 cups water
2 tbsp white spirit or vodka

Instructions

1

Combine 4 cups water and 1 cup coarse sea salt in a pot and bring to a boil until the salt fully dissolves.
2

Remove the brine from heat and let it cool completely to room temperature.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp white spirit or vodka once cooled.
4

Place the 6 washed fresh duck eggs into a clean glass jar and pour the cool brine solution over them, making sure eggs are fully submerged.
5

Seal the jar tightly and store in a cool, dark place for 3 to 4 weeks before boiling the eggs to serve.

Questions

How long does Salted Duck Eggs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Salted Duck Eggs?

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