Quail eggs are small, fragile and very healthy. Before you include it in your diet and study recipes, you need to know how to cook them correctly and how long.
The benefits of quail eggs
Quail eggs are rich in copper, cobalt, iron, potassium, phosphorus, as well as vitamins A, B2 and B1. They rarely cause allergic reactions, therefore they are very useful for children, as well as for pregnant women. In addition, quail eggs contain a large amount of interferon. They are inferior only to bustard eggs.
In addition, quail eggs contribute to the elimination of radionuclides and the establishment of the immune and nervous systems, strengthening of blood vessels, treatment of headaches, stomach ulcers and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
How and how much to cook quail eggs
Quail eggs, unlike chicken eggs, never crack, so when boiling, you can put them directly into hot water. Thus, you will subject them to almost instant cooking, which will preserve all their useful properties. To cook soft-boiled eggs, it is enough for them to boil for 1, 5 minutes, and to cook them hard-boiled, increase this time to 5 minutes. If the pied eggs are fresh, cook them for 1 minute longer. To peel the eggs, keep them between your palms and peel off the shell with one strip.
In addition, you can please your loved ones with poached eggs. To do this, add 1 tablespoon of salt and 10 grams of vinegar to 1 liter of boiling water. Now carefully breaking the shell, pour one egg into the water. Boil these quail eggs for 2 minutes, then remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a dish.
If you are the proud owner of an egg cooker, things are even easier. A timer will tell you the cooking time. This modern apparatus is very convenient, as the eggs are steamed, so they do not lose their useful properties.
Never give children raw or soft-boiled quail eggs. The opinion that quails do not get salmonellosis is a myth. Introduce quail eggs into the child's diet, like chicken eggs, gradually.
Quail eggs harm
Despite the fact that quail eggs are a very useful product, it is necessary to stop eating them for some diseases of the liver and kidneys. Therefore, if you want to introduce them into your diet, consult a specialist. In addition, it is very important to monitor the shelf life of eggs (40 days at room temperature and 60 days when stored in the refrigerator). The relative humidity should be 75-85%.
