Eggs of the smallest European bird, quail, tiny in size with a beautiful "marble" shell. The ratio of yolk to protein in them is two times greater than in any other eggs. Each quail testicle contains, in addition to 14 calories, vitamins A, B1 and B2, iron and potassium. Although scientists have not ascertained for certain whether quail eggs have any particular benefit, many people claim that they remove toxins, strengthen the immune system and eliminate kidney stones.
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You will need
- Pickled Quail Eggs
- - 24 quail eggs
- - 1 large onion
- - 4 cloves of garlic
- - 1 cup apple cider vinegar mixed with 2 cups water
- - half a liter can
- - 1 tablespoon of salt
- - 1 tablespoon of sugar
- - 1 teaspoon of dried dill
- - 2 bay leaves
- - 3 cloves of clove
- Smoked quail eggs
- - 30 quail eggs
- - 1, 5 liters of chicken stock
- - 4 anise stars
- - 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce
- - 1 tablespoon of sugar
- - Sesame oil
- - 1 tablespoon of loose tea
- - 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
Instruction manual
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Many recipes that use chicken eggs adapt well to the use of quail eggs. Nicoise salad looks great with whole quail eggs, instead of half chicken. Quail eggs are an excellent snack for a buffet table, where dishes for one bite are especially appreciated. Quail poached or Florentine quiches in special tins with spices are an excellent tasty healthy breakfast. Quail eggs are a great substitute for chicken even when you want to cook a small portion of dough or custard. One medium chicken egg equals three to four quail eggs.
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One of the most popular dishes, which is better obtained from quail eggs, is pickled eggs. The fact is that their aroma is more delicate and reveals aromatic spices, and due to their small size they are ideal for a snack table.
3
Take two dozen quail eggs, put them in a deep saucepan, fill with water and bring it to a boil. Cook for five minutes, then remove from heat, drain boiling water and immediately pour eggs in cold water.
4
Free the eggs from the shell and carefully place them in a jar. Cut the onion into thin slices and garlic into small pieces. Lay chopped vegetables on top of eggs.
5
Pour vinegar into the pan, add spices and bring to a boil. Pour the eggs. Allow the contents to cool completely, close the lid and put in the refrigerator for 72 hours. Eggs marinated in this way can be stored for up to two weeks.
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Smoked quail eggs are a popular Chinese dish. Cook and chill chicken eggs. Free them from the shell.
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Boil the chicken stock, put anise, soy sauce, sugar in it, wait until the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and let the liquid cool. Immerse the eggs in it. Leave for an hour. After an hour, remove the eggs from the liquid, dry and grate each egg with sesame oil.
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Cover the wok with food foil, put tea leaves and brown sugar on top of it. Put the wok on fire, and wait until the tea leaf begins to smoke. Place eggs on a wire rack and leave them for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.