How to preserve Salted duck egg with mud

Salted duck egg with mud can be stored in a cool place at room temperature or refrigerated, depending on the curing stage and eating plan. The unopened Salted duck egg can be stored in a cool and ventilated place for a long time, and the opened or desalted Salted duck egg need to be refrigerated and eaten as soon as possible.

The key to the preservation of Salted duck egg with mud is to maintain the integrity of the mud seal and environmental humidity. The traditional mud curing method forms a sealed environment by mixing salt and mud, which can effectively isolate air and bacteria. The unopened Salted duck egg should be kept in a dry mud shell and stored in a cool place away from light. The temperature should not exceed 25 ℃. If the mud shell cracks or falls off, it should be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated to prevent salt loss and deterioration.

The Salted duck egg whose mud shells have been removed must be stored in cold storage. It is recommended to put them in sealed boxes and retain some pickled brine. Controlling the refrigeration temperature between 0-4 degrees Celsius can delay protein breakdown and have a shelf life of about two weeks. If mold spots, cloudy egg white, or odor are found on the surface of the eggshell, it should be discarded immediately. Salted duck egg will be continuously salted during storage, and long-term storage may lead to over salting. It is recommended to adjust the eating time according to the salinity.

When preserving Salted duck egg with mud, the mud shell should be checked regularly to avoid direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity. Short term storage can be placed in pottery jars or bamboo baskets, while long-term storage is recommended to be vacuum packed and frozen. Thoroughly clean the dirt before consumption, and consume as soon as possible after cooking. With Congee or vegetables, sodium intake can be balanced. Hypertension patients should control the consumption.