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Salted Egg Yolk Sauce

Salted Egg Yolk Sauce is a trendy, versatile ingredient that has already made its way into Asian supermarkets. It's much more economical to make it yourself. Use it as a condiment, or as an ingredient for cooking!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 116 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 12 salted duck egg yolks (12 egg yolks = about 6 ounces/170g)
  • 1/3 cup oil (such as peanut oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, or light olive oil)
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, or to taste; we use sea salt)

Instructions

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  1. Lay out the cooked salted duck egg yolks evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using cooked salted duck yolks sold in vacuum-sealed packages is the most economical option. Bake for 10 minutes, until they begin to release oil. Cool completely.
  2. If you are using homemade, raw salted duck egg yolks, crack open the eggs and remove the yolks. Under a gentle stream of water, rinse the yolks clean of any white. Roll each yolk in 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or Baijiu (Chinese hard liquor) if you have it. Lay them out on a baking sheet and bake them at 350°F for 15 minutes, or until they start to release oil. Cool completely.
  3. Transfer the yolks to a food processor, and pulse until they have a very fine, powder-like consistency.
  4. Add the oil, sugar, salt (if using), and powdered yolks to a nonstick pan set over medium/low heat. Stir and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling very slightly around the perimeter of the pan. Do not use high heat, or the sauce may burn.
  5. Cool, and store in a clean, air-tight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for 1 month as long as you use a clean utensil to scoop out what you need each time. (Cross contamination shortens the shelf life of anything).

Nutrition Information

Calories 116kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 195mg (65%) Sodium 657mg (27%) Potassium 20mg (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116

% Daily Value*

Calories 116kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 657mg 27%
Potassium 20mg 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.