How to make Salted Eggs

Typical Singaporean condiments that go with congee for breakfast, evening or late supper - Salted eggs (Telur Masin). Salted eggs are also in abundance during the Mooncake festival locally. The eggs are used as a filling for mooncakes. Each mooncake costs more with more egg yolks.

Ingredients for Salted Eggs:

• 10 eggs (duck or chicken)
• 480g. salt
• 1 litre water or enough to cover eggs

How to make Salted Eggs:

1. Boil water with salt. Cool.
2. Wash eggs and put in a container (preferably earthen).
3. Pour enough water to cover the eggs. Cover container.
4. Leave eggs in salt water for two weeks before serving.

Note: After 2 weeks, take one egg out and boil for 10-15 mins to test if its taste is salty enough. If not ready, let the rest in the container for a few days more. When it's ready, drain the eggs and wipe dry. Keep them in an egg carton and place in fridge. The salted eggs can be kept for a few weeks in fridge.


Recipe submitted by Agnes Wong.
Image credit - doink20