1. Preparation of materials
1. A few fresh duck eggs to ensure that the eggshells are intact and undamaged.
2. Salt in moderation, preferably refined salt.
3. Appropriate amount of high liquor, preferably above 50 degrees.
4. Clean, sealed jars or glass jars.
Second, the pickling step
1. Clean the duck eggs, especially the dirt and bacteria on the surface of the eggshell, to ensure hygiene and safety.
2. Blanch the cleaned duck eggs in boiling water, which can make the surface of the eggshell easier to fall off, and also remove some bad odors.
3. Soak the blanched duck eggs in cold water, which will make the shells easier to peel off and avoid the duck eggs from cracking due to thermal expansion and contraction.
4. Place the eggs stripped of their shells into a glass jar, taking care not to overlap and try to lay the eggs flat on the bottom of the jar.
5. Add enough refined salt to the glass jar to ensure that each egg is covered with salt.
6. Pour in the high white wine, making sure the liquor can completely cover the duck eggs.
7. Seal the jar and place it in a cool and ventilated place and wait for about 30 days.
8. After 30 days, take out the marinated duck eggs, cook them in water and serve.
3. Precautions
1. During the marinating process, make sure that all ingredients and utensils are clean and hygienic to avoid contamination by miscellaneous bacteria.
2. The marinating time should be sufficient to ensure that the duck eggs are fully flavored.
3. Wash the boiled duck eggs again before eating to remove salt and other impurities from the surface.
4. Marinated duck eggs can be stored in the refrigerator and eaten at any time.
Fourth, skill sharing
1. When marinating duck eggs, you can add some spices according to personal taste, such as star anise, Sichuan pepper, cinnamon, etc., to increase the flavor.
2. When boiling duck eggs, you can add some spices and ginger slices, which can make the boiled duck eggs more delicious.
3. If you want to marinate duck eggs with more oil, you can add more salt during the marinating process, which can make the duck egg yolk more oily.
4. Before eating, you can cut the boiled duck eggs, scoop out the yolks with a spoon, add some spices or stir them into a puree to make other delicacies.
Through the mastery of the above steps and skills, I believe you will be able to marinate delicious, oily and delicious duck eggs. While enjoying the food, you can also enjoy the fun of making your own food.