Egg Dishes
Iron Eggs
鐵蛋
Taiwan
Quail or chicken eggs braised in soy and spices and air-dried repeatedly over days until they shrink to dark, dense, chewy nuggets.
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What it is
A closer look at Iron Eggs.
Quail or chicken eggs braised in soy and spices and air-dried repeatedly over days until they shrink to dark, dense, chewy nuggets.
What to look for
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A Tamsui speciality, sold in vacuum packs along the old street. They should be almost black and springy, not rubbery.
Where it belongs
Origins and
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