Eggs of the smallest European bird, quail, tiny in size with a beautiful "marble" shell. The ratio of yolk to white in them is twice that of any other eggs. Each quail egg contains, in addition to 14 calories, vitamins A, B1 and B2, iron and potassium. Although scientists haven’t established for certain whether quail eggs have any particular benefit, many people claim that they flush out toxins, strengthen the immune system, and eliminate kidney stones.
It is necessary
- Pickled quail eggs
- - 24 quail eggs
- - 1 large onion
- - 4 cloves of garlic
- - 1 cup of apple cider vinegar mixed with 2 cups of water
- - half-liter jar
- - 1 tablespoon salt
- - 1 tablespoon sugar
- - 1 teaspoon dried dill
- - 2 bay leaves
- - 3 cloves
- Smoked quail eggs
- - 30 quail eggs
- - 1.5 liters of chicken broth
- - 4 stars of anise
- - 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- - 1 tablespoon sugar
- - Sesame oil
- - 1 tablespoon loose leaf tea
- - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
Step 1
Many recipes that use chicken eggs adapt well to quail eggs. Nicoise salad looks great with whole quail eggs instead of chicken halves. Quail eggs are an excellent appetizer for a buffet table, where meals for one bite are especially appreciated. Baked in special tins with spices, poached or Florentine quail eggs - an excellent delicious healthy breakfast. Quail eggs are a great substitute for chicken eggs even when you want to make a small batch of dough or custard. One medium chicken egg is equal to three to four quail eggs.
Step 2
One of the most popular quail egg dishes is pickled eggs. The fact is that their aroma is more subtle and allows aromatic spices to unfold, and due to their small size, they are ideal for a snack table.
Step 3
Take two dozen quail eggs, put them in a deep saucepan, cover with water and bring it to a boil. Cook for five minutes, then remove from heat, drain off the boiling water and immediately pour cold water over the eggs.
Step 4
Remove the shells from the eggs and carefully place them in the jar. Cut the onion into thin slices and the garlic into small pieces. Place the chopped vegetables on top of the eggs.
Step 5
Pour vinegar into a saucepan, add spices and bring to a boil. Pour eggs over. Allow the contents of the jar to cool completely, close the lid and refrigerate for 72 hours. Eggs marinated in this way can be stored for up to two weeks.
Step 6
A popular Chinese dish is smoked quail eggs. Boil and chill chicken eggs. Free them from the shell.
Step 7
Boil chicken broth, add anise, soy sauce, sugar, wait until sugar dissolves, remove from heat and let cool liquid. Submerge your eggs in it. Leave for an hour. After an hour, remove the eggs from the liquid, pat dry and rub each egg with sesame oil.
Step 8
Line a wok with cling foil, tea leaves and brown sugar on top. Put the wok on the fire and wait until the tea leaves start to smoke. Place the eggs on a wire rack and set aside for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
