Vit Lon

Name: Vit Lon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 4 fertilized duck eggs; 1 cup Vietnamese coriander leaves, washed; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper; 2 fresh kumquats, halved; 1 fresh bird eye chili, sliced

Warm fertilized duck eggs cooked gently and served with Vietnamese coriander, cracked pepper, salt, and citrus.

30 minEasyServes 2360 cal/serving

VietnameseAppetizerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 fertilized duck eggs
1 cup Vietnamese coriander leaves, washed
1 tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
2 fresh kumquats, halved
1 fresh bird eye chili, sliced

Instructions

1

Place 4 fertilized duck eggs into a saucepan and cover with cool water by at least one inch.
2

Bring the water to a boil over high heat on the stovetop.
3

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4

Combine 1 tsp fine sea salt, 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper, 2 halved fresh kumquats, and 1 sliced fresh bird eye chili in a small dipping dish.
5

Serve hot 4 fertilized duck eggs in small cups alongside fresh 1 cup washed Vietnamese coriander leaves and dipping salt.

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Questions

How long does Vit Lon take?

As written, 30 minutes: 5 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (25 minutes): "Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F."

What internal temperature should Vit Lon reach?

For Vit Lon, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of cilantro in Vit Lon?

The entry for Vit Lon calls for 1 cup Vietnamese coriander leaves, washed. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Does Vit Lon contain eggs?

Yes: 4 fertilized duck eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Vit Lon keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Vit Lon within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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