In the treasure house of Chinese cuisine, egg products occupy an important place with their unique taste and rich nutrition. Among them, roast duck eggs and salted duck eggs are loved by diners because of their unique flavors. Today, let's explore the stories behind these two delicious flavors, and understand their production process and taste differences.
1. Production process: one roasting and one pickling, with different techniques
Roast duck eggs, as the name suggests, are duck egg products made through a baking process. During the production process, fresh duck eggs are washed and dried, then placed in a special oven, and baked at a low temperature for a certain period of time, so that the outer skin of the duck eggs becomes brown and crispy, and the inside maintains the original smooth and tender taste of the duck eggs.
In contrast, salted duck eggs are made through a pickling process. When marinating salted duck eggs, fresh duck eggs are usually used, wrapped in salted water, yellow mud or plant ash and other materials to marinate for a period of time. In this process, the duck eggs absorb the flavours of the marinated material, making the shell firm, while the egg whites and yolks take on a rich, salty and oily taste.
2. Taste experience: one crispy and one salty, with different flavors
The texture of roast duck eggs is mainly crispy, and the skin is brown and attractive, and you can feel the delicious taste of the fresh aroma of the duck eggs and the crispy skin when you bite into it. The duck eggs inside maintain the original smooth and tender taste, which makes people have an endless aftertaste.
Salted duck eggs are known for their rich salty aroma and oily taste. The salty and aromatic salted duck eggs are treated with a firm and elastic egg white, while the yolk is an attractive orange-red color, rich in oil, melts in the mouth, and has a salty aroma.
3. How to eat: Versatile food, each with its own merits
Roast duck eggs and salted duck eggs also have their own characteristics in the way they are eaten. Roast duck eggs are often eaten as an accompaniment or snack because of their crispy texture and unique burnt flavor. In addition, it can be crushed and used as a seasoning to add a unique flavor to other dishes.
Salted duck eggs are more suitable as an accompaniment because of their rich salty aroma and oily taste. It can be eaten directly or cooked with other ingredients, such as salted duck egg fried rice, salted duck egg stewed tofu, etc., which can add a rich salty flavor and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion: A gastronomic journey is more than just a taste bud
Although roast duck eggs and salted duck eggs are both egg products, they present completely different flavors due to the difference in production process and taste. Whether it's crispy roast duck eggs or salty and fragrant salted duck eggs, they are treasures in the treasure trove of Chinese cuisine, which are worth savoring and exploring. While enjoying the food, we are also feeling the charm of traditional culture and the beauty of life.