If you get grossed out easily, you can skip this post.
What looks like a regular "egg" visually can be surprising. The only way I can tell the difference other than slight discoloration and the Balut eggs seem to weight more than a regular chicken egg.In some countries, it is a very common street food, in others, a snack or an appetizer, even an aphrodisiac. Yes it is a fertilized
duck egg with a nearly developed embryo.
Cooking instructions: All you have to do is boil it, it is popular that people would put a mixture of salt and pepper together, heat it under medium fire on a pan for a few minutes, then that mixture is used to season the egg.
Method of eating: Mine is to no matter what you do, save all the juices you can! Carefully crack the egg and prepare for the natural liquids inside to drip on a bowl or plate, or simply suck it up! After that, open the rest of it and throw on some seasoning and enjoy!
OMG!!! I love the Balut Eggs!!! Haven't had one for years myself. :P I agree, the soup/juice inside is the best....hm...I wonder if they still sell them in the Vietnamese/Chinese supermarkets here.
ReplyDeleteThere are places that sell them. I am sure some Asian markets still carry them as well. Let me know if you want me to buy some for you. There's one near where I live!
ReplyDeleteThanks in advance! :)
ReplyDeletehaha....couldn't wait to see ABC's face when I eat it. :P