Q: Can I use regular ginger instead of young ginger for this recipe?
A: Yes, but young ginger is preferred for its milder and more aromatic flavor.
Q: What can I substitute for oyster sauce in the recipe?
A: If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can use soy sauce with a bit of sugar to mimic its sweet and savory taste.
Q: How do I know when the century eggs are ready to be served?
A: Once you’ve completed all the preparation steps, including dressing the eggs with the sauce, they’re ready to be served. Century eggs do not require cooking.
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Ginger Century Egg (Jiang Zhi Song Hua Dan)
Notes
- Century eggs: 6
- Young ginger: 1 piece
- Fresh soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Oyster sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: a pinch
- Peel and clean the century eggs. Prepare the ginger.
- Cut the century eggs into pieces and arrange them on a plate.
- Finely chop the young ginger and set aside.
- Mix the dressing: combine 1 tablespoon of fresh soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, and a pinch of sugar. Stir in a few drops of sesame oil for added flavor.
- Evenly spread the sauce over the century eggs.
- Serve chilled, enjoying the savory and refreshing taste.
- High in protein
- Low in carbohydrates
- Contains essential amino acids
- Source of minerals like iron and zinc