tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post5473910979673766728..comments2024-03-27T02:59:54.837+08:00Comments on The Hong Kong Cookery: Chinese Salted Egg 鹹鴨蛋Ellen L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04351866420701745528noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-58659721018559569642023-08-05T00:31:40.832+08:002023-08-05T00:31:40.832+08:00No need, just keep em in there to increase the fla...No need, just keep em in there to increase the flavor. ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05300378881574766553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-22430983756827218682023-08-04T16:09:04.048+08:002023-08-04T16:09:04.048+08:00Should I remove star anise, peppercorns and cinnam...Should I remove star anise, peppercorns and cinnamon bark from cooled brine before emerging eggs in glass jar. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-65085868766623521312022-04-03T23:14:32.024+08:002022-04-03T23:14:32.024+08:00If the egg smells and tastes okay, then it's o...If the egg smells and tastes okay, then it's okay. The brine might smell a tiny bit, that's normal. ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05300378881574766553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-45606343694489255072022-04-03T01:55:29.685+08:002022-04-03T01:55:29.685+08:00What if one egg wasn't submerged all the way? ...What if one egg wasn't submerged all the way? Can I still eat the eggs. I threw that one away and boiled one and it looked and smelled fine inside but the brine has a fishy smell along with the shellsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-64156533844878422372021-08-16T15:39:26.042+08:002021-08-16T15:39:26.042+08:00Cook salted eggs for 10 mins in boiling water. Or...Cook salted eggs for 10 mins in boiling water. Or you can also steam for 12 mins. ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05300378881574766553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-78166784788249816062021-08-15T20:53:31.240+08:002021-08-15T20:53:31.240+08:00Is it advisable to cook the salted eggs for an hou...Is it advisable to cook the salted eggs for an hour? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336909807238751555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-68660987478755813182020-12-13T15:32:17.602+08:002020-12-13T15:32:17.602+08:00Hi Josephine - for use in mooncakes you don’t need...Hi Josephine - for use in mooncakes you don’t need to cook the yolks. Break open and you’ll find the yolk are hardened already, just separate from the whites then use in the mooncakes. They will cook as the mooncakes are baked. ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04569500832489376039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-11066033165058135012020-12-12T03:44:56.334+08:002020-12-12T03:44:56.334+08:00If I want to use the yolks to make mooncakes do I ...If I want to use the yolks to make mooncakes do I cook the eggs first or do I take the yolks out and cook separately?Josephinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-4755206078764580712020-10-20T17:04:50.087+08:002020-10-20T17:04:50.087+08:00Totally you should reuse it! Just let it cool to ...Totally you should reuse it! Just let it cool to room temp and then store it in a ziplock for your next salt bake adventure ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05300378881574766553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-74217844058424690992020-10-20T07:32:27.294+08:002020-10-20T07:32:27.294+08:00Hi Eilen,
Please advise ASAP can we use those &quo...Hi Eilen,<br />Please advise ASAP can we use those "resuable" salt and rock salt leftover from "salt bake" chicken? Cos we got plenty rock salt left over after making this salt bake chicken long time ago. <br />Many thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807952071390095360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-58889648604535299392020-07-02T18:49:59.327+08:002020-07-02T18:49:59.327+08:00I would add 3 tbsp of salt and 1/2 cup water, then...I would add 3 tbsp of salt and 1/2 cup water, then bring all to a boil, cool completely, then reuse. ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05300378881574766553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-20391267406846210552020-06-28T07:57:53.155+08:002020-06-28T07:57:53.155+08:00And do you need to add more salt and other ingredi...And do you need to add more salt and other ingredients and bring them to boil before reusing? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-18504612556270963042020-04-09T07:46:21.166+08:002020-04-09T07:46:21.166+08:00You have to adjust the time of soaking to your pre...You have to adjust the time of soaking to your preference for saltiness. ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04351866420701745528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-53281548301576218892019-01-22T22:47:06.780+08:002019-01-22T22:47:06.780+08:00I tried that before.Instead of soaking them for 4 ...I tried that before.Instead of soaking them for 4 weeks ,I Only soaked them for 3 weeks but the salth did not penetrate the yolk. The yolk was just the same as the normal hard boil eggs and not so salty.The 4 week old ones have a perfect texture and color and are oily but a bit too salty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-65806949415450309272019-01-03T16:34:12.103+08:002019-01-03T16:34:12.103+08:00Try reducing the brining time. The less time the ...Try reducing the brining time. The less time the eggs brine, the less salty they will be. ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04351866420701745528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-81601724491597704072018-12-30T12:39:29.747+08:002018-12-30T12:39:29.747+08:00My salted eggs are too salty.Is there any way to l...My salted eggs are too salty.Is there any way to lessen the the saltiness while they are still raw so they are not too salty when i cook them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-57066269008613687552018-05-23T10:15:22.322+08:002018-05-23T10:15:22.322+08:00Brine at room temperature in cool area and once th...Brine at room temperature in cool area and once the salted eggs are done brining you should store in the fridge. ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04351866420701745528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-17704130048436485512018-05-22T23:13:59.794+08:002018-05-22T23:13:59.794+08:00Is it necessary to cover and store at room tempera...Is it necessary to cover and store at room temperature or can i store in refrigerator? Thank you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-35795672676002563542018-04-28T02:16:16.137+08:002018-04-28T02:16:16.137+08:001) Dry the egg so as not to add any contamination ...1) Dry the egg so as not to add any contamination from water into the brine. 2) Yes, can boil to purify the salt brine, so long as you do it straight away. Hope that explains it ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04351866420701745528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-77856256746788309482018-04-28T00:10:22.044+08:002018-04-28T00:10:22.044+08:00Hi Ellen: So glad to discover your posts. I have...Hi Ellen: So glad to discover your posts. I have two question.<br />1. Can you give me the science behind "drying the duck eggs" before submerging in salt water?<br />2. If brine was contaminated by my fingers, Can I reboil to use the salt brine again.<br />Thank you. Ubercoolgreetingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475502722989121654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-62377844896974554872018-04-15T22:57:01.172+08:002018-04-15T22:57:01.172+08:00You cook the eggs exactly as you would hardboiled ...You cook the eggs exactly as you would hardboiled eggs, by boiling in water for 10 mins or so. Or you could steam the eggs. Traditionally it is served by slicing longwise in half, shell on (see image above.) Place on a small plate and let the diners use chopsticks to scoop bits into their rice as they eat. The egg white is quite salty so small quantities of it with rice is perfect. ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04351866420701745528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-19139964567932368602018-04-12T03:19:41.303+08:002018-04-12T03:19:41.303+08:00Once the eggs are ready. How do you cook the eggs?...Once the eggs are ready. How do you cook the eggs? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02128841103147876176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-26442140546046646162018-03-21T19:25:32.087+08:002018-03-21T19:25:32.087+08:00Hey Justin - did you use duck eggs or chicken eggs...Hey Justin - did you use duck eggs or chicken eggs? Duck eggs are more orangey in color and definitely more oily, which is why they are the preferred egg for this. If you only have access to chicken eggs, maybe search for the eggs that have a tendency for orange yolks. But for oily yolk, I think the duck egg will be better. Hope that helps ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04351866420701745528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-23443320058879890992018-03-21T04:45:10.294+08:002018-03-21T04:45:10.294+08:00Hey Ellen! Quick question for you... after cooking...Hey Ellen! Quick question for you... after cooking our eggs, the yolk stayed a very mild yellow. Not an orangish-reddish color or oily whatsoever. Is there anything that can be done whilst making the next batch to get the beautiful desired yolk color? We tried cooking one egg after the recommended 20 days then another egg after 25 days.Justinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199617894116272192.post-63215016226239191432017-09-01T15:08:55.141+08:002017-09-01T15:08:55.141+08:00Hi HansL - Be careful not to use cracked eggs, cle...Hi HansL - Be careful not to use cracked eggs, clean egg surface thoroughly, and you won't need to worry about salmonella. And also, chinese duck eggs are always thoroughly cooked, which will kill salmonella anyways. ~ellenEllen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04351866420701745528noreply@blogger.com