Ingredient Name:  Salted Duck Egg

• Preserved duck eggs that are either soaked in brine or damp salted charcoal (hence, the black coloured eggs)
• They are used in a variety of Asian cultures and dishes (including soups, Chinese mooncakes, stews, and as a condiment)
• The egg has an extremely salty egg white with a orange-red egg yolk

How do I prepare it?

• Scrape off the black charcoal outer layer prior to usage
• Wash the egg in running warm water to remove any extra debris and dirt
• Crack the egg as you would a regular egg

Where can I buy this?

You can purchase salted duck eggs in most Asian supermarkets
They are purchased either with the charcoal outer layer or vacuum sealed without the charcoal

What is the cost?

• You can purchase eggs for $5.00 CAD / half dozen

Any benefits?

• Salted duck eggs are high in zinc, iron and calcium
• They have more protein and fat content than regular chicken eggs

Any precautions?

• Salted duck eggs have a very high salt content and can cause elevated blood pressure if consumption is not moderated
• They also have extremely high cholesterol levels

Additional Information?

• Salted duck eggs have a good shelf life if stored in a dry, cool place for up to 12 months

Resources

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salted_duck_egg