The Chinese toon sprouts in Taihe County, Anhui Province are local specialties, with tender texture and strong aroma. It is said that it became a "tribute" as early as the Tang Dynasty. The Ming and Qing Dynasties became famous across the country and were one of Anhui's export commodities.
Braised eggs with Chinese toon sprouts are a traditional flavor in Taihe County. The Chinese toon sprouts are wrapped in egg liquid and braised over low heat to keep the aroma of the Chinese toon sprouts in the egg. The aroma is attractive, crisp, tender and refreshing.
Braised egg with Chinese toon sprouts
By RuthieGreen
Recipe Recommendations
- Earth eggs 3 only
- lard appropriate amount
- salt appropriate amount
Steps for Braised egg with Chinese toon sprouts
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Ingredients: Three earthen eggs, a small handful of Chinese toon with tender head.
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Knock the eggs into the clean peas.
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Add half a teaspoon of salt and stir until the egg liquid froths. Set aside.
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Put the net Chinese toon sprouts into a boiling water bowl, cover the bowl tightly, blanch for about 3 minutes, drain the water, and cut into pieces. (I brought it from my mother's house. I blanched it beforehand and put it in the refrigerator and only need to defrost it.)
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Put a flat pan on high heat and add a spoonful of cooked lard.
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Cook until it is 50% hot and pour the eggs into the pan.
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While the eggs are not cooked, place the Chinese pine sprouts in the middle of the eggs.
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Use chopsticks to fold the eggs around them towards the center, so that the egg liquid surrounds the pine buds.
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Shake the spoon and turn over, turn off the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until cooked.Braised egg with Chinese toon sprouts Make Tips
Because my mother's native eggs are too small, the egg liquid doesn't feel thick, so put 4 - 5 next time! The taste is still delicious!