Chewy & Springy! Quail Egg and Agar Jelly Braised Dish
Chewy & Springy! Quail Egg and Agar Jelly Braised Dish
Quail Egg and Agar Jelly Braised Dish: A Harmony of Chewy Texture and Savory Flavor
Introducing a recipe for Quail Egg and Agar Jelly Braised Dish that you can easily make at home. The fantastic combination of springy agar jelly and soft quail eggs will awaken your appetite. Prepare a simple yet delicious side dish with this charming agar jelly and quail egg braise that fits perfectly in one bite. It’s a special braised dish that’s perfect as a side for rice or even as a snack with drinks.
Main Ingredients- 1 tray of quail eggs (approx. 20-30 eggs)
- 1 packet of agar for jelly (4g)
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 stalks of green onion
Braising Sauce Ingredients- 1/2 cup soy sauce (100ml)
- 1/4 cup water (50ml)
- 1/4 cup sugar (50g)
- 1/4 cup mirin (rice wine) (50ml)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (100ml)
- 1/4 cup water (50ml)
- 1/4 cup sugar (50g)
- 1/4 cup mirin (rice wine) (50ml)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the necessary ingredients. You’ll need 1 tray of quail eggs, 4 stalks of clean green onions, 1 packet (4g) of agar for jelly, 1 Tbsp vinegar and 1 tsp salt for boiling. For the braising sauce, measure out 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup mirin, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 2
In a pot, pour 500ml of cold water and add 1 packet (4g) of agar. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. It’s best to stir continuously to prevent the agar from clumping as it dissolves.
Step 3
Once the agar has completely dissolved and the liquid is clear, turn off the heat. Carefully pour the mixture into a prepared mold (a shallow, wide container). Let it chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to set into a firm, springy agar jelly.
Step 4
While the agar jelly is setting, let’s boil the quail eggs. Add 1 Tbsp of vinegar and 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water; this helps make peeling easier. Place the quail eggs in the water and boil for about 5 minutes until cooked through. After boiling, rinse the quail eggs under cold water to cool them, then peel them.
Step 5
Wash the prepared green onions and chop them finely. Aim for pieces about 0.5cm in size so they blend well with the braising sauce.
Step 6
In a bowl, combine all the braising sauce ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup mirin, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Once the sauce is mixed, add the chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds and gently combine.
Step 7
Remove the set agar jelly from the refrigerator and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Try not to cut them too thin to maintain a good chewy texture.
Step 8
Add all the cut agar jelly pieces to the prepared braising sauce. Gently toss them to ensure the sauce coats the jelly evenly.
Step 9
Finally, add the peeled quail eggs to the sauce and gently mix them with the agar jelly. Your delicious Quail Egg and Agar Jelly Braised Dish is complete! It’s tasty right away, but for an even deeper flavor, let it chill in the refrigerator for a while to allow the sauce to penetrate better.
