🍳 Cured Egg Yolks, Two Ways
These rich, savory-sweet cured egg yolks can be used as a condiment over toast or grated over various dishes, offering a unique flavor boost.
Dietary: vegetarian
Category: appetizer
Ingredients
- 4 Egg yolks
- 120ml Soy sauce (substitutions: Tamari for gluten-free)
- 120ml Runny honey (substitutions: Maple syrup for vegan)
- 2cm, sliced Fresh ginger
- 1, crushed Garlic clove
- 1, sliced Red chilli
- ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 Star anise
- 1 Clove
- 4 slices Toasted sourdough (substitutions: Gluten-free bread)
- to taste Fine sea salt
- 100g Caster sugar
- 200g Fine sea salt for curing
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Shallow container
- Cling film
- Baking tray
Instructions
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Step 1: Add the soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, chilli, peppercorns, star anise, and clove to a small saucepan.
What to look for: The mixture should be well combined and fragrant.
Watch out: Don't let it boil over; heat gently.
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Step 2: Heat gently until just beginning to simmer, then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
What to look for: The mixture should be warm but not boiling.
Watch out: Avoid overcooking the marinade.
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Step 3: Pour the cooled mixture into a shallow container.
What to look for: Ensure the container is large enough to hold the yolks without crowding.
Watch out: Make sure the container is clean to avoid contamination.
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Step 4: Carefully separate the egg yolks and place them into the marinade.
What to look for: Yolks should be intact and submerged in the marinade.
Watch out: Be gentle to avoid breaking the yolks.
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Step 5: Cover and refrigerate for 3-5 days until the yolks are thick and jammy.
What to look for: Yolks should firm up and change texture.
Watch out: Check periodically to ensure they are curing properly.
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Step 6: Remove from the marinade and place onto toasted sourdough.
What to look for: Yolks should be firm yet slightly soft.
Watch out: Don't leave them in the marinade too long.
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Step 7: Smash gently and drizzle with a little of the curing liquid and a pinch of sea salt.
What to look for: The yolks should spread easily over the toast.
Watch out: Avoid adding too much salt; taste first.
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