Pickled Salted Duck Eggs
Cold Dishes

Pickled Salted Duck Eggs

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Pickled Salted Duck Eggs

About This Recipe

Discover the rich, aromatic flavors of traditional Chinese Baijiu Pickled Eggs—a unique and savory delicacy! This recipe combines fresh eggs with fragrant star anise, Sichuan pepper, and cinnamon, infused in a saturated saltwater brine for a bold, umami-packed taste. The key step? A careful splash of baijiu (Chinese liquor) to sterilize and enhance depth without overpowering. After a month of patient curing, the eggs transform into a tender, flavorful treat with a hint of spice. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these pickled eggs offer an unforgettable burst of complex, well-balanced flavors. Try this authentic method for a truly special homemade delicacy!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • eggs 6 pieces
The aromatics
  • baijiu 50 ml
The sauce & seasonings
  • star anise 2 pieces
  • Sichuan pepper 1 teaspoon
  • cinnamon 1 inch piece

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
First, wash the eggs thoroughly and dry them completely. It’s necessary to use baijiu to sterilize, but do not overuse it, or the pickled eggs will have a strong liquor flavor.
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Step 2
Step 2
Add salt to the water and boil it with star anise, Sichuan pepper, and cinnamon. The amount of salt depends on the amount of water, aiming for saturated salt water.
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Step 3
Step 3
After boiling, let the saturated salt water cool down, then mix it with baijiu and put the eggs in. Seal the container with plastic wrap and let it sit for 1 month.

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