How long to steam duck eggs

Although duck eggs have a peculiar smell, this smell can be completely suppressed if cooked properly, and the resulting dish is completely different in taste from chicken eggs. There are many ways to eat duck eggs. Among them, direct steaming is the simplest method. However, since duck eggs are thicker than chicken eggs, they require a longer cooking time. Let’s take a look at how long it is appropriate to steam duck eggs.

The specific time required to cook salted duck eggs is related to the method of cooking the salted duck eggs. If you put the salted duck eggs directly into boiling water and cook them, it usually only takes 8 minutes; if you put the salted duck eggs into cold water and cook them, it will take 12 to 15 minutes to cook them until they are fully cooked; and if you want to eat half-cooked liquid egg yolks, it is recommended to boil them in boiling water for about 7 minutes and in cold water for about 10 minutes.

How to judge whether salted duck eggs are cooked

Duck eggs vary in size and the time required to cook them will vary slightly. How can you quickly determine whether the salted duck eggs are cooked?

After boiling the salted duck eggs in boiling water for a few minutes, scoop them out with a colander. If the moisture on the surface of the eggs evaporates quickly, it means the eggs are cooked and you can enjoy them with confidence.

How to cook salted duck eggs

Put the washed salted duck eggs into a pot of cold water, making sure the water level just covers the eggs. Turn to high heat, and after the water in the pot boils, turn the heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the duck eggs from the hot water and quickly place them in a bowl. Fill a bowl with tap water until the water level is above the duck eggs. After the duck eggs have completely cooled down, take them out, crack the shells on the table, put them on a plate, peel off the shells, and then you can eat them.

How to store cooked salted duck eggs

If you are not in a hurry to eat the cooked salted duck eggs, you can wipe off the moisture on the surface, store them in saturated salt water, and place them in a cool and ventilated place. This not only prevents the growth of bacteria, but also does not increase the salt content of the cooked salted duck eggs. Be sure to observe the changes in the brine frequently and replace it in time to prevent deterioration.