Duck eggs, a favored delicacy in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines are quickly gaining popularity in the United States. If you’ve never tried them, duck eggs are richer, contain larger yolks, and (due to their thicker shell)stay fresh longerthan chicken eggs.
Not only are duck eggs considerably larger than chicken eggs, but they also have a richer, more intense flavor, higher amounts of vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, essential minerals, and protein per serving.
Whether you raise your own ducks or have picked up some eggs from your local farmer, check out some of our favorite duck egg recipes below.
Duck Egg Cheese Verde Omelet
没有煎蛋卷的鸡蛋食谱还算什么?你会惊讶地发现用鸭蛋做的蛋饼比用鸡蛋做的蛋饼松软多了。
Ingredients
- 3 duck eggs
- 1 small clove of garlic minced
- 1 c. of chopped vegetables (celery, sweet bell peppers, zucchini)
- ½ small onion minced
- ½ c. of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp. fresh minced cilantro
- 2汤匙。extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Add olive oil to a hot skillet.
- Sauté minced onion, garlic, and chopped vegetables until tender.
- 当蔬菜变软时,加入鸭蛋搅拌,把温度调到中低温。
- When egg and veggies cook and congeal, use a spatula to flip the omelet, folding into a half-moon shape.
- Transfer to a warm plate, cover with shredded cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
Duck Egg Royale (Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict)
A flavor-packed variation on eggs benedict, Duck Egg Royale replaces chicken eggs with duck eggs and the bacon with smoked salmon.
Ingredients
Smoked Salmon Topper
- 4-6 slices of smoked salmon
- ½tsp。Dijon mustard
- 1汤匙。mayonnaise
- 1汤匙。freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce
- 4 duck egg yolks
- 1 small clove of garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 white peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 coriander seeds
- 1 sprig of fresh tarragon
- ¼ tsp. ground cardamom
- 1 sprig of fresh basil
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- ⅓ c. water
Directions
- Prepare a reduction for the hollandaise sauce by placing all the hollandaise ingredients (except butter and two of the duck egg yolks) in a small, heavy-bottom saucepan.
- 慢慢煮开。
- Turn the heat down to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve and set strained liquid aside, discarding the remaining ingredients.
- Place the two duck egg yolks for the sauce in a double-boiler or a heat-safe bowl set over a pan of slow-simmering water.
- Whisk vigorously until duck yolks are fluffy and soft. Continue to whisk the mixture while slowly adding the melted butter to the mixture.
- Once the mixture thickens, slowly add a bit of the reserved reduction to taste.
- Remove the sauce from the heat, cover with foil or a lid, and set aside in a warm spot.
- Poach duck eggs in boiling water with a dash of salt and a splash of white wine vinegar.
- Carefully remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon when cooked to desired firmness.
- Place your smoked salmon mixture on top of your poached eggs, and pour the hollandaise sauce over the entire dish.
Duck Egg Dream Cake With Wild Huckleberry Glaze
In the mountains of Montana, we are blessed with an abundance of wild huckleberries. If wild huckleberries are not available, fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries may be substituted.
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鸭蛋为这款香气扑鼻、柑橘味浓郁、易于制作的蛋糕增添了浓郁的口感,是做蛋挞的完美基础,半甜的酱汁淋上一团鲜奶油或一勺香草冰淇淋。
Ingredients
Duck Egg Dream Cake
- 1汤匙。unsalted butter for greasing the loaf pan
- 1 c. cake flour
- ½ c. almond flour
- 4 duck eggs
- ¾ c. granulated sugar
- 6汤匙。melted unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½tsp。ground cardamom
- 1汤匙。baking powder
- 1汤匙。freshly grated lemon zest
Wild Huckleberry Glaze
- 3 c. fresh or frozen wild huckleberries
- ½ c. organic honey
- ⅓ c. water
- Juice of half of a fresh lemon
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a 9-inch loaf pan generously with butter.
- 锅里撒些面粉,以防粘锅。
- Sift together cake flour, almond flour, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl and set aside.
- 另取一个碗,将鸭蛋、糖、融化的黄油、柠檬皮和小豆蔻搅拌均匀。
- Fold the dry mixture into the egg mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- While the cake is baking, prepare your huckleberry glaze by combining all of the ingredients in a heavy-bottom saucepan.
- 将混合物搅拌至光滑,然后慢慢煮沸,持续搅拌。
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When the cake is done baking, toothpick test the center of the cake.
- 如果牙签拔出来不干净,把蛋糕放回烤箱,再烤10分钟。
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan on a baking rack for 10 minutes.
- Turn the pan upside down on the baking rake to remove and continue cooling.
- 温热的或室温的鸭蛋梦蛋糕,在每块蛋糕上淋上越橘酱。
Duck egg dream cake is delicious served warm with butter, topped with wild berry sauce, or garnished with the dessert topping of your choice.
Creamy Duck Egg Flan
Duck egg flan can be made up to two days before serving. Garnish your flan with whipped cream and fresh berries for an elaborate but easy dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 duck eggs
- 2 duck egg yolks
- 1 ¼ c. granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 c. whipping cream
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise*
- Pinch of salt
*If unavailable, substitute 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a heavy saucepan combine whipping cream, condensed milk, salt, and vanilla bean.
- Bring mixture to a slow boil over low to medium heat, stirring constantly.
- 关火,让混合物浸泡10-15分钟。
- While the milk mixture is steeping, in a separate saucepan combine 1/3 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar.
- Heat this mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
- 继续用小火炖,直到混合物变稠,变深,变成深琥珀色。
- Pour caramelized sugar mixture into preheated oven-proof glass custard cups or ramekins.
- 使用烤箱手套,在每个蛋奶糊杯或模子的边缘搅动混合物。
- 将奶油蛋糕杯放入18 * 9 * 2的烤盘中。
- 将鸭蛋和蛋黄轻轻倒入牛奶混合物中。
- Pour mixture into custard cups, dividing evenly.
- Pour enough boiling water into the baking pan to come halfway up the sides of the custard cups.
- Bake until flan centers are set and firm, about 40 minutes.
- Transfer flan cups to a baking rack to cool. Cover and chill overnight.
- At serving time, run a sharp knife around the edge of the flan to loosen. Shake gently to release.
- Invert over a serving plate, allowing syrup to run over the flan.
- Repeat with remaining flans and serve.
Delicious Sous Vide Duck Eggs
Freshly squeezed blood orange mimosas are the perfect complement to Sous Vide Duck Eggs. It will be a big hit for Sunday brunch.
Baked Duck Eggs With Quinoa
Dairy-free and gluten-free duck eggs with quinoa are a quick and easy breakfast, brunch, or luncheon treat. Serve with a side salad of wild greens, pear slices, and pecans drizzled with a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of white rice wine vinegar. Enjoy a protein-rich, nutritious meal that is sure to please the entire family.
Duck Egg And Asparagus Salad With Bacon
六年前,我在花园里种了芦笋,上一季的收成特别好。当我发现这道美味的沙拉时,它很快就成了全家人的最爱,不仅因为它味道好,还因为所有的食材(包括鸭蛋)都是在蒙大拿的自家宅地生产的。
Fresh Fettuccine With Ricotta, Spring Onions, And Fried Duck Egg
意大利乳清干酪和小葱的美味组合,再加上一个煎鸭蛋,绝对会让最厌倦的人满意。煎鸭蛋的时候,要记住鸭蛋比鸡蛋大,密度也大,所以需要多一点的时间。
Bacon And Duck Egg Quiche
And what’s a list of egg recipes without a quiche? Not a fan of bacon? Sub in some garden-fresh green peppers or mushrooms.
Tips For Cooking With Duck Eggs
鸭蛋的用法和鸡蛋的用法一样。然而,有一些技巧要记住。
- The yolk of duck eggs is a deep, reddish-orange, making them look more attractive and appetizing on the plate.
- Due to their higher protein content and lower water volume, duck eggs cook up faster than chicken eggs.
- When substituting duck eggs for chicken eggs in your favorite recipe, use two duck eggs to replace three chicken eggs.
- 最好避免清洗鸭蛋,因为清洗和过度处理会破坏鸭蛋壳上天然的抗菌涂层。
- Duck egg shells are more porous than chicken eggs, making them an excellent choice for curing, pickling, brining, or preserving.
为什么鸭蛋这么贵?
Sinceducks eat more food than chickens它们的饲养成本更高,导致每个鸡蛋的生产成本更高。鸭蛋也比鸡蛋大,所以成本当然会高一点。
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While duck eggs cost more than chicken eggs, they are not prohibitively expensive. Duck eggs typically cost from $2 to $10 a dozen.
Duck Eggs Are Best For Baking
Because nutrient-rich duck eggs have more protein than chicken eggs, they whip up thicker and fluffier. Duck eggs are excellent for baking. Cookies, cakes, custards, and other pastries turn out lighter and fluffier when they’re made with duck eggs compared to chicken eggs.
References:
- Duck Eggs, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
- Duck and Goose From Farm to Table, United States Department of Agriculture
- Shell Eggs From Farm to Table, United States Department of Agriculture
David Newtonsays
Duck eggs are the best! I have triple cooked ham and fried duck eggs for breakfast as often as possible. Smoked, then baked in a dutch oven with mustard glaze, then sliced up and fried. Dip the ham in the yolks and enjoy. So simple yet so perfect
adobe bluesays
我刚吃过鸭蛋。他们是伟大的。它们吃起来和普通鸡蛋一样,但煮起来更大。我做了奶油芝士炒蛋和五花肉培根。一个鸡蛋足够通常2个鸡蛋的量。
I wish they were a little cheaper. Using 4 or six in a small cake seems like a waste, I don’t believe you will be able to tell that much difference. Having that beautiful yolk in a poached egg or eggs benedict is the payoff!!