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How to make salted eggs
Learn how to make salted eggs, using only brine solution. A popular delicacy both in the Philippines and China that is widely used for various dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 52 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian , Chinese , Filipino
Ingredients
- 10-12 eggs (fresh) - make sure they have no cracks
- 1 cup salt
- 4-5 cups water
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the water with the salt to a boil. Once the salt completely dissolves, turn off the heat. Let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, place the fresh eggs in a big glass jar. Pour the brine solution into the jar making sure that all eggs are fully submerged.
- To keep the eggs from floating to the surface, put some water in a plastic bag and place this on top of the jar to push the eggs down.
- Close the lid of the jar and store it somewhere at room temperature for 3-4 weeks.
- At the end of the third week, test one by putting it in a small pot, add water and bring it to boil. Boil for 10-12 minutes covered at low heat. If you are satisfied with the saltiness, then boil the rest. If not, then leave for another week.
- Mark the salted eggs and refrigerate up to a month.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
0g
(0%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
9487mg
(395%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 9487mg | 395% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.