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The Story of the Century Egg

The Story of the Century Egg

Egg yolks are buried in small wells of salt and covered over. After a day of resting, they cure rich and firm with nothing artificial.

Instructions

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    Prepare the eggs you need, wash them clean first, and drain the water.

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    Put an appropriate amount of salt into a bowl, and use a small spoon to press a few small holes.

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    Use an egg separator to separate the egg whites and set them aside for later use.

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    Then gently pour it into the salt cave.

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    Then cover the egg yolk with a thick layer of salt, so you can't see the yolk, and it's ready.

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    Cover with plastic wrap and place it wherever you want. Let it sit for twenty-four hours.

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    I made it in the afternoon of the first day, and it solidified by the next morning.

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    Haha, the delicious and tasty salted eggs have been successfully homemade.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Egg
    6 pieces

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste