4 cup water
1 cup salt
9 duck eggs or chicken eggs
Directions
Info: from "Real Thai" by Nancy McDermott posted by
Perry Lowell
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.
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.
Note: Salty or Salted Eggs are sold uncooked in Asian
markets. Often they are covered with 1/4-inch layer
of charcoal colored ash. Rinse off the ash and cook as
above.
Servings: 9 servings
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