Recipes for Century Egg Preserved Egg

Safe ways to use century egg preserved egg past its expiration date

Century Egg and Pork Congee

Century Egg and Pork Congee

A comforting congee recipe that incorporates expired Century Eggs and reduces food waste.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
50 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup jasmine rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 expired Century Egg, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup cooked shredded pork
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine jasmine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice has broken down and the mixture thickens.
  3. Add diced Century Egg, shredded pork, grated ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the congee. Stir well to combine.
  4. Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes until the Century Egg and pork are heated through.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Century Egg Salad

Century Egg Salad

A refreshing salad recipe that uses slightly expired Century Eggs for a unique twist.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 slightly expired Century Eggs
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the slightly expired Century Eggs.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey to make the dressing.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  5. Top the salad with the sliced Century Eggs and crushed roasted peanuts.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Century Egg Fried Rice

Century Egg Fried Rice

A delicious fried rice recipe that makes use of expired Century Eggs while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably leftover rice)
  • 2 expired Century Eggs, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add diced Century Eggs and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add cooked rice and frozen peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly crispy.
  5. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the fried rice. Stir well to combine.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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