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How to Make Salted Egg (Kai Kem)
Make salted egg (kai kem) using 3 methods: brine solution, vinegar soak, and curing egg yolks separately. Easy and perfect for home!
Servings: 1
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
BRINE SOLUTION METHOD
- 2 Duck Eggs
- 2 cups water
- 5 tablespoons salt
VINEGAR SOAKING METHOD
- 2 Duck Eggs
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 cup white vinegar
SALTED EGG YOLK
- 2 Duck Eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
Instructions
BRINE SOLUTION METHOD
- Combine water and salt in a medium-sized pot. Heat while stirring until the mixture reaches a boil and the salt is fully dissolved. Allow the brine solution to cool to room temperature before proceeding.
- Gently place the eggs in an airtight container, pour the cooled brine over them, and seal the container. Store the container in a cool, dark place for 30 days. Then, you can boil or fry the eggs. If you plan to fry the eggs, a curing time of 14 days would be enough.
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VINEGAR SOAKING METHOD
- Soak the eggs in vinegar for 15 minutes, turning them halfway.
- Remove the thin film from the eggshell under running water.
- Place the eggs into an airtight container, bury them under a layer of salt, then secure the container with a lid. Keep the container in a dark location. The eggs will be ready to use after 7 days.
SALTED EGG YOLK
- Mix salt and vinegar in a bowl.
- Separate the yolks from the whites, and carefully place the yolks into the mixture.
- Cover the bowl with cling film, and let it rest for 24 hours in a spot away from sunlight.
Notes
- Nutrition information is based on 2 duck eggs, not including the brine method.
Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
1238mg
(413%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Potassium
311mg
(9%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
944IU
(19%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
Protein | 18g | 36% |
Fat | 19g | 29% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
Cholesterol | 1238mg | 413% |
Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
Sugar | 1g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 944IU | 19% |
Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.