🇹🇼 Pidan Egg, Century Egg, Preserved Egg. 🥚 #centuryegg @taroballworld

Pidan egg, also known as century egg or thousand-year egg, is a preserved duck egg that is a popular delicacy in Chinese cuisine. Despite its name, the egg is not actually a century or thousand years old, but rather undergoes a preservation process that typically lasts several weeks to several months.

The egg is coated with a mixture of clay, ash, salt, quicklime, and rice straw, and then left to ferment in a cool, dark place for a period of time. During this time, the yolk turns green or gray in color and develops a creamy, pungent flavor, while the white becomes a translucent, jelly-like substance with a slightly salty taste.

Pidan eggs are often served as a snack or appetizer, either on their own or as part of a larger dish. They can also be used in a variety of Chinese dishes, such as congee, stir-fries, and noodle soups. While they may be an acquired taste for some, many people enjoy the unique flavor and texture of pidan eggs.

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