Today we’re making...Salted Egg!
Today we’re making...Salted Egg!

If you’ve ever had a 粽 zung,
If you’ve ever had a 粽 zung,

you’ve tasted the delicious saltiness this egg brings to any dish.
you’ve tasted the delicious saltiness this egg brings to any dish.

But what most people don't know is
But what most people don't know is

just how easy these are to make at home,
just how easy these are to make at home,

as long as you follow a few simple tricks from my dad.
as long as you follow a few simple tricks from my dad.

Also, thanks to Warby Parker for sponsoring today's video!
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Hello, friends!
Hello, friends!

Some people use duck eggs for this.
Some people use duck eggs for this.

We're going to use chicken eggs,
We're going to use chicken eggs,

because duck eggs aren't always easy to get.
because duck eggs aren't always easy to get.

Buy the largest eggs you can find
Buy the largest eggs you can find

so that you'll get bigger yolks.
so that you'll get bigger yolks.

First, let's wash the eggs.
First, let's wash the eggs.

We’re going to gently rinse 12 large eggs in a bowl of water here.
We’re going to gently rinse 12 large eggs in a bowl of water here.

Give them a rinse.
Give them a rinse.

Here.
Here.

We're making salted eggs for the yolk.
We're making salted eggs for the yolk.

You may be wondering,
You may be wondering,

what can I do with a salted egg?
what can I do with a salted egg?

Well, salted egg and its yolk,
Well, salted egg and its yolk,

haam daan 鹹蛋 and haam daan wong 鹹蛋黃 in Cantonese,
haam daan 鹹蛋 and haam daan wong 鹹蛋黃 in Cantonese,

is a centuries-old Chinese ingredient
is a centuries-old Chinese ingredient

that is used in countless Chinese dishes,
that is used in countless Chinese dishes,

including 粽 zung, steamed pork patty, congee, mooncake,
including 粽 zung, steamed pork patty, congee, mooncake,

and more recently, the popular dim sum item,
and more recently, the popular dim sum item,

molten egg custard bun, or 流沙包 lau saa baau.
molten egg custard bun, or 流沙包 lau saa baau.

While the main attraction is the yolk,
While the main attraction is the yolk,

you can also hardboil the egg for certain recipes.
you can also hardboil the egg for certain recipes.

Nowadays, the sweet, rich, and salty goodness of the salted egg
Nowadays, the sweet, rich, and salty goodness of the salted egg

has grown in popularity so much
has grown in popularity so much

that you can even get your hands on some salted egg chips or ice-cream.
that you can even get your hands on some salted egg chips or ice-cream.

After we've rinsed them,
After we've rinsed them,

we're going to soak the eggs in vinegar.
we're going to soak the eggs in vinegar.

We're using 3 tbsp of vinegar.
We're using 3 tbsp of vinegar.

After mixing the vinegar into the water,
After mixing the vinegar into the water,

put the eggs in to soak.
put the eggs in to soak.

This soak will soften the eggshell
This soak will soften the eggshell

and let the saltiness penetrate easily.
and let the saltiness penetrate easily.

Now, we’re going to let the eggs soak
Now, we’re going to let the eggs soak

in the vinegar and water for about 30 minutes.
in the vinegar and water for about 30 minutes.

In the meantime, we’ll prepare the curing ingredients.
In the meantime, we’ll prepare the curing ingredients.

What's next?
What's next?

We're adding 3 tbsp of salt.
We're adding 3 tbsp of salt.

We’re using regular iodized salt here,
We’re using regular iodized salt here,

but feel free to try different kinds of salt,
but feel free to try different kinds of salt,

like kosher salt or Himalayan pink salt.
like kosher salt or Himalayan pink salt.

We'll start with 3 tbsp of salt.
We'll start with 3 tbsp of salt.

Next, we're adding alcohol.
Next, we're adding alcohol.

It needs to be at least 40% alcohol.
It needs to be at least 40% alcohol.

3 tbsp.
3 tbsp.

Here, we’re using rice wine that’s at least 40% alcohol,
Here, we’re using rice wine that’s at least 40% alcohol,

which will help kill any bacteria on the egg
which will help kill any bacteria on the egg

and also help the salt attach to it.
and also help the salt attach to it.

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Next,
Next,

let's get the plastic wrap ready.
let's get the plastic wrap ready.

One piece of plastic wrap for each egg.
One piece of plastic wrap for each egg.

About this size.
About this size.

It needs to completely wrap around the egg.
It needs to completely wrap around the egg.

All right, now,
All right, now,

the eggs have soaked in the vinegar solution,
the eggs have soaked in the vinegar solution,

we'll take them out one at a time.
we'll take them out one at a time.

Dry them.
Dry them.

Let them dry.
Let them dry.

Let's learn how to season
Let's learn how to season

and wrap these eggs.
and wrap these eggs.

First, with the wine,
First, with the wine,

this is the wine,
this is the wine,

wet the egg in it,
wet the egg in it,

and then put it in the bowl of salt.
and then put it in the bowl of salt.

It's covered in salt now.
It's covered in salt now.

Next,
Next,

wrap it in plastic wrap.
wrap it in plastic wrap.

Wrap it up.
Wrap it up.

Roll it up, just like this.
Roll it up, just like this.

It's that simple.
It's that simple.

Like this.
Like this.

We’ll repeat these steps to cure the rest of the eggs.
We’ll repeat these steps to cure the rest of the eggs.

First, we’ll dip the egg into the rice wine,
First, we’ll dip the egg into the rice wine,

making sure it’s on all sides of the egg.
making sure it’s on all sides of the egg.

Then we’ll roll the egg into the salt,
Then we’ll roll the egg into the salt,

creating a thin layer of salt all around the egg.
creating a thin layer of salt all around the egg.

Then, we’ll wrap it in saran wrap, twist the ends,
Then, we’ll wrap it in saran wrap, twist the ends,

and place it back into our egg carton.
and place it back into our egg carton.

Let’s see if it’s really that simple.
Let’s see if it’s really that simple.

It doesn't need to be that big.
It doesn't need to be that big.

Smaller.
Smaller.

Like that?
Like that?

Put it here.
Put it here.

Dip it in the wine.
Dip it in the wine.

Make sure there's rice wine all over it.
Make sure there's rice wine all over it.

Put it in here.
Put it in here.

Now roll it, yeah!
Now roll it, yeah!

Good, good.
Good, good.

Both the top and the bottom?
Both the top and the bottom?

Put it in here.
Put it in here.

Yeah. Lay it down.
Yeah. Lay it down.

Yeah, roll it up.
Yeah, roll it up.

That's it!
That's it!

Pick it up.
Pick it up.

Twist the ends.
Twist the ends.

Yeah, twist it tightly.
Yeah, twist it tightly.

Twist it tightly, this side too.
Twist it tightly, this side too.

Yeah, good, good!
Yeah, good, good!

Good! Put it here.
Good! Put it here.

It's that simple.
It's that simple.

Okay!
Okay!

While Daddy Lau finishes curing the rest of the eggs,
While Daddy Lau finishes curing the rest of the eggs,

I also wanted to make a special shoutout to thank all of our
I also wanted to make a special shoutout to thank all of our

Wonderful Patreon supporters to help bring this video to life.
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After the eggs have been dipped, salted, and wrapped up,
After the eggs have been dipped, salted, and wrapped up,

cover them up.
cover them up.

That's it.
That's it.

Also, use a pen,
Also, use a pen,

and write down the date.
and write down the date.

With the date noted down, you'll know.
With the date noted down, you'll know.

Wait for 4 weeks, then take them out.
Wait for 4 weeks, then take them out.

It'll be done then!
It'll be done then!

Put it in a plastic bag.
Put it in a plastic bag.

Don't keep this anywhere that's too warm.
Don't keep this anywhere that's too warm.

Could you put it in the pantry?
Could you put it in the pantry?

You could, now that the it's gotten colder.
You could, now that the it's gotten colder.

It doesn't really matter.
It doesn't really matter.

If it's really warm, it's best to put it on the floor.
If it's really warm, it's best to put it on the floor.

On the floor, in the corner.
On the floor, in the corner.

As long as it's not in the way, where you might kick it.
As long as it's not in the way, where you might kick it.

After 4 weeks of curing, here’s what the eggs should look like.
After 4 weeks of curing, here’s what the eggs should look like.

These have finished curing.
These have finished curing.

Let's look inside.
Let's look inside.

Whoa!
Whoa!

This is the egg yolk.
This is the egg yolk.

This is what a salted egg is, see?
This is what a salted egg is, see?

It's ready after leaving it for about 4 weeks.
It's ready after leaving it for about 4 weeks.

If you leave it for too long,
If you leave it for too long,

the egg yolk will break down.
the egg yolk will break down.

If you need it later,
If you need it later,

break them open, and take each egg yolk,
break them open, and take each egg yolk,

wrap each one up, and put them in the freezer.
wrap each one up, and put them in the freezer.

Then the egg yolks will keep longer.
Then the egg yolks will keep longer.

That's how we make Salted Eggs!
That's how we make Salted Eggs!

I hope everyone enjoys them,
I hope everyone enjoys them,

and I wish you all success!
and I wish you all success!

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