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Kai Kem (Salty Eggs)

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Submitted by susanschutz

This Chinese invention is loved by Thais, who serve salty eggs as a contrast to the incendiary heat of a green curry or a bland dish. Kai kem is traditionally made with duck’s eggs, which are cured for several weeks in a simple salt brine. Once cured, they keep for many months at room temperature, and are boiled when it’s time to eat them.

YIELD

9 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

15 min

READY

35 min

Ingredients

4 946
CUPS ML WATER
1 237
CUP ML SALT
9 9
EACH EACH DUCK EGGS
or chicken eggs *

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine the water and salt and stir well with a large spoon to dissolve some of the salt.

Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. After mixture boils rigorously for about 1 minute, remove from the heat, stir once more, and cool to room temperature.

Gently arrange the eggs in a crock or large jar. Pour the cooled brine over the eggs, making sure they are completely submerged.

Cover and keep in a cool place for 1 month.

When you’re ready to use the eggs, place the number of eggs you want in a small pan and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

When the water reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Peel and serve.

* not incl. in nutrient facts Arrow up button

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 138g (4.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 0 0% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 12579mg 524%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1% Iron 1%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
 
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