Century Egg Porridge

Preserved egg porridge is a kind of porridge that we eat very often. This porridge is loved by everyone no matter how it tastes. Let us learn some knowledge about this porridge.

Century Egg Porridge

Century Egg Porridge

Ingredients for preserved egg porridge

Rice, carrot, 1 preserved egg, some shredded ginger, some chopped green onion, some salt

How to make preserved egg porridge

1. Wash the rice and put it in the pot. When it is almost cooked, put the chopped preserved eggs in and add a few drops of oil and cook for a few minutes.

2. Then add diced carrots, shredded ginger and salt and mix well.

3. Sprinkle chopped green onions when serving and you have a bowl of light porridge!

Tips

Preserved eggs are an indispensable part of many home-cooked dishes, such as three-color eggs, preserved egg and lean meat porridge, preserved egg and tofu, etc. Without them, the flavor is simply lost! Some people may stay away from the taste of preserved eggs, but those who like to eat them love their unique flavor very much! Looking at the dark appearance of preserved eggs, people can't help but wonder: after the processing and pickling process, will the nutritional content change? Will it affect human health?

How are preserved eggs made?

Preserved eggs are a unique egg product in China and are also an alkaline food. The materials needed to pickle preserved eggs include salt, tea, and alkaline substances (such as quicklime, wood ash, sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, etc.). The reason why preserved eggs have a special flavor is that after being exposed to strong alkali, the original sulfur-containing amino acids are decomposed to produce hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, and the smell of the ingredients in the soaking liquid produces a unique flavor. The color of the preserved egg is due to the fact that the protein part will appear reddish brown or dark brown under the action of strong alkali, and the yolk will appear dark green or clear red. Sometimes the yolk will appear yellow, which means that the preserved egg may not be fresh, so it is best not to eat it!

Nutritional value of preserved eggs

The nutritional content of preserved eggs is similar to that of ordinary eggs. The pickling process is treated with strong alkali, which decomposes the protein and lipids, making them easier to digest and absorb, and reduces cholesterol. Iron supplements are used for pickling, so the iron content is also higher. However, the B vitamins and essential amino acids are destroyed.

Do preserved eggs contain lead?

During the traditional pickling process, heavy metals such as lead or copper are often added to the pickling liquid to coagulate the protein. According to the regulations of the Taiwan Department of Health, the lead content of preserved eggs shall not exceed 2ppm and the copper content shall not exceed 8ppm. The agricultural administration also guides the industry to produce high-quality preserved eggs, so that the lead content shall not exceed 0.3ppm and the copper content shall not exceed 5ppm. Therefore, the pickling liquid of qualified manufacturers does not contain heavy metals, or the content is very small.

Are preserved eggs nutritious?

The characteristic of Songhua preserved eggs is that the egg white has white needle-shaped crystals, which some people think are particularly nutritious. This is because iron phosphate is added during the processing. Therefore, compared with ordinary preserved eggs, only the iron content is higher, and the other nutritional components are the same.

How to choose preserved eggs?

The preserved eggs currently on the market include duck preserved eggs or chicken preserved eggs, and you can choose according to your personal preference. When buying preserved eggs, you can pay attention to whether there is a quality certification mark. In addition, preserved eggs with high lead and copper content will have more spots on the eggshell surface. After peeling the shell, you can also see that the egg white is darker green or occasionally has black spots. It is not suitable to buy. Some preserved eggs made by traditional methods will have red soil and straw wrapped on the eggshell surface, which is actually not hygienic and it is not convenient to judge the lead content by appearance. It is not suitable for purchase. It is recommended to buy products with complete packaging and clear labels. When purchasing, you should also pay attention to the manufacturing date, and when you go home to store it, you should also pay attention to the storage method and period.