_eggs Preserved To Shell Recipes

_EGGS: TO POACH

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a skillet or shallow pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon vinegar. Reduce heat to a simmer. Break the eggs one at a time into a saucer, then slide each gently into the simmering water. Cook until the white sets. Remove carefully with a slotted spoon.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

EGGSHELL POWDER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 225°F (105°C).
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the eggshells and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the shells from the water and transfer to a baking sheet.
• Bake the shells for 45-50 minutes, until they are completely dried out.
• Transfer the dried shells to a spice grinder or high-powered food processor. Blend until the shells are completely broken down into a fine powder.
• The eggshell powder will keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Add to smoothies for a calcium boost.
• Enjoy!

SALTED PRESERVED EGGS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the salt and water and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
• Carefully place the eggs into a large earthenware crock, glass jar, or plastic container. Pour the cooled brine over the top. To keep the eggs submerged, place a quart-sized zip-top plastic bag half filled with water or a small dish on top. Set the eggs in a cool, dark place for 3 to 4 weeks.
• The curing time depends on how salty you like the eggs. During the last week of curing, test the readiness of the eggs by taking one from the brine, rinsing it, and then placing it in a saucepan with water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium heat, lower to a gentle simmer, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, flush with cold water, and remove the egg. When it is cool enough to handle, peel it and taste. If it is salty enough, remove the remaining eggs from the brine. Otherwise, leave the eggs in the brine for a few more days.
• Store the salted eggs in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. The eggs continue to get saltier the longer they sit. If the whites become too salty, you can still enjoy the yolks. Alternatively, before refrigerating the eggs, boil them to stop the curing process and then refrigerate them, and they are ready to eat at any time. Boiled salted eggs also keep for 1 month.
• To serve the boiled eggs, cut them lengthwise into quarters. If they don't peel cleanly, cut them with their shells on. (Tap with a knife blade to crack the shell and make cutting easier, then use a spoon to scoop out the egg.) Arrange on a plate and serve.

STEAMED PRESERVED EGGS

Steps:

• 1. Clean and shell preserved egg (see HOW-TO, _Eggs, Preserved: To shell). Then rinse, dry and dice. 2. Beat fresh eggs very lightly. Then stir in salt and preserved egg. Transfer mixture to a shallow heatproof dish. 3. Steam over low heat until eggs are set and custard-like (about 15 minutes). See HOW-TO, _Steaming. 4. Let cool then cut in bite-size cubes. Serve cold. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

SWEET-AND-PUNGENT PRESERVED EGGS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare a sweet-and-pungent sauce (search for "Category: Sweet-and-Pungent Sauces"). Keep warm in its saucepan. 2. Clean and shell preserved eggs (see HOW-TO, _Eggs, Preserved: To shell). Cut each in 4 slices. 3. Heat oil. Gently pan-fry egg sections 1 minute to heat. Then sprinkle lightly with the salt. 4. Add eggs to sweet-and-pungent sauce. Cook, stirring gently, to blend flavors (1 to 2 minutes) then serve. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

_EGGS, PRESERVED: TO SHELL

Steps:

• Soak the egg in cold water until its black outer coating is soft enough to scrape off with a knife (about an hour). Then crack and remove shell, taking care not to bruise the egg itself. Slice egg with a sharp knife.Or: Crack the black outer coating by tapping the egg gently on a flat surface, or with the side of a knife. Remove coating and rinse. Then crack and remove shell slice egg. NOTE: Either procedure is best done at the sink right from the start. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

STEAMED THREE-KINDS-OF-EGGS

Steps:

• 1. Clean and shell preserved egg (see HOW-TO, _Eggs, Preserved: To shell) then rinse and dry. Dice egg and arrange on a shallow heatproof dish. 2. Beat fresh eggs very lightly in a bowl. Separate salt egg. Add its white to bowl then dice its yolk and add. 3. Heat (but do not boil) stock. Slowly stir stock into fresh-and-salt-egg mixture, along with peanut oil and salt. Pour over diced preserved egg. 4. Steam over low heat until eggs are set and custard-like (15 to 20 minutes). See HOW-TO, _Steaming. 5. Mince scallion sprinkle over the top. Serve eggs right in the steaming dish. VARIATION: * In step 3, add to the egg mixture 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon sherry. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.