Chewy and Delicious Braised Quail Eggs Recipe
Chewy and Delicious Braised Quail Eggs Recipe
Perfect for Kids’ Snacks and Lunchboxes! Easy Recipe for Chewy Braised Quail Eggs
I’ll show you how to easily make delicious braised quail eggs at home, a popular side dish for kids and a satisfying lunchbox item. Their chewy texture and savory sauce are perfect with rice!
Main Ingredients- 300g quail eggs (shelled)
- 2 Korean chili peppers (optional)
- 5-6 Fiddlehead ferns (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the quail eggs. If you are using pre-cooked quail eggs, rinse them thoroughly under running water. If you are using raw quail eggs, fill a pot with plenty of water, add half a teaspoon of salt and one tablespoon of vinegar. Once the water boils, carefully add the quail eggs and boil for about 10-12 minutes. After boiling, rinse the quail eggs in cold water; the shells will peel off easily.
Step 2
If you like a spicy kick, slice 2 Korean chili peppers diagonally. If you are using fiddlehead ferns, you can leave them whole or cut them into 2-3 pieces. Fiddlehead ferns add a unique flavor that makes the dish even more delicious. If you are making this for children and don’t want it spicy, you can omit the chili peppers or add them whole just to infuse flavor.
Step 3
Place all the peeled quail eggs into the pot.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious braising sauce. In the pot, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oligosaccharide, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 5 tablespoons of water, and a pinch of black pepper. If you want to adjust the sweetness, feel free to modify the amounts of oligosaccharide and sugar to your liking. For instance, if you prefer a sweeter taste, you can increase the amount of oligosaccharide slightly.
Step 5
While this recipe has slightly reduced sweetness, we recommend increasing the proportion of oligosaccharide if you prefer a sweeter braised quail egg dish. The best ‘golden ratio’ for a delicious braised dish is always one that suits your personal preference.
Step 6
Add the prepared sliced Korean chili peppers or fiddlehead ferns to the pot with the quail eggs. If using fiddlehead ferns, you can add them at the beginning to simmer together. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat. Soy sauce-based sauces can burn easily, so be sure to reduce the heat to medium or lower once it starts boiling. Once the sauce begins to reduce slightly, lower the heat to low and let it simmer slowly. This slow simmering is a key tip for making delicious braised quail eggs.
Step 7
Stir the pot gently from time to time to ensure the sauce coats the quail eggs evenly. Simmering slowly over low heat will result in perfectly chewy and flavorful braised quail eggs. This simple process yields a fantastic side dish in no time.
Step 8
The dish is ready when the quail eggs turn a uniform, appealing brown color and the sauce has thickened. After reducing the heat to low, simmer for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. If you desire a deeper flavor, you can simmer for up to 30 minutes.
Step 9
Once done, let the braised quail eggs cool in the pot for a bit before transferring them to a storage container. Braised dishes are generally well-preserved in the refrigerator, but serving smaller portions at a time can help maintain their freshness. It’s so reassuring to have a good supply of side dishes ready in the fridge! Enjoy your delicious homemade braised quail eggs!
