Salted duck egg

Finally succeeded in making salted duck egg that the yolk is oily and texture sandy, very pleased. The longer soaking and more spices used could be reason for success.

 

Salted duck egg

Salted duck egg

1. Bring to boil 1 part coarse salt with 4 parts water, add a few star anises and a handful of Sichuan pepper.

2. Wipe duck eggs with liqueur (vodka), add any remaining liqueur (a tbsp) into the cooled down salt solution.

3. Place duck eggs in a container, pour over salt solution and the spices, weight down the eggs so they submerge in the liquid.

4. Keep at room temperature for 38 days.