Century? Thousand years old? More like 90 day old preserved eggs. These eggs are used as a garnish or ingredient, or just eaten cooked. They are eggs preserved in sodium carbonate and clay, a chemical reaction causes the colour change. The taste is very similar to an unpreserved egg, but the colours and look make them a spectactular show food.
In the photograph you can see a duck egg in it's shell at the top right, below that a peeled egg , and the eggs sliced open on the left. Notice that the preserving process makes the egg solidify.
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I would like to buy 1000 year old eggs.I buy them in Pittsburge PA. at a oriental grosery but
it is so far away.I was hoping I could find a place that I could order them could you send me some information.
Sincerlly
Gary Linn
[Appon]
I don't know of any online stores, sorry.
Posted by Gary Linn | August 30, 2006 5:34 PM
Posted on August 30, 2006 17:34
Hi, Appon. I choosed Pi Dan Egg or 100 years egg as my thesis. Could you give me more information about it ? Or perhaps you know where should I search to get it. Thanks before.
Mia
[Appon] I have no extra knowledge, until I can successfully make them I´m reluctant to say.
Posted by Mia | January 23, 2007 5:57 AM
Posted on January 23, 2007 05:57
hello,
i remember having this deep fried century egg dish in bangkok when i was based there a few years ago. i'm not sure if its traditional thai food but it was great! would you have a recipe for this?
Posted by anonymous paul | October 10, 2007 7:30 AM
Posted on October 10, 2007 07:30