Red Salted Duck Egg (Itlog Na Maalat) Salad Recipe

Salted duck egg was originated and influenced by the Chinese and later on it became a part of every Pinoy foods.

The popular method for processing salted eggs in the Philippines is by mixing clay, rock salt, and water. The fresh eggs are individually dipped and stored in two weeks, then boiled.

Salted duck eggs are normally boiled or steamed before being peeled and eaten as a condiment to congee or cooked with other foods as a flavoring. The egg white has a sharp, salty taste. The orange-red yolk is rich, fatty, and less salty.

Making salted duck egg salad is one of the best recipes because it is very simple, easy to prepare and budget-friendly.  It is also a perfect match with fried fish, grilled pork, longganisa and steamed or fried rice.

In this recipe, we made a twist by adding chilies to make it spicier and the saltiness of the red eggs is balanced by the pickled garlic, tomatoes, and onions.

Salted Duck Egg with Tomato Salad

Good for serving 3-4 persons

Prep time 15 mins

Cook time N/A

Total time 15 mins

Ingredients:

• 4 pcs. red salted (duck or chicken) eggs
• 1 pc. big red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons of lime or calamansi juice
• 3 pcs. tomatoes, chopped
• 2 pcs of bird's eye chili (siling labuyo)
• 1 small sized cucumber, chopped into small pieces 
• 2 spring onions finely chopped
• pinch of ground black pepper 
• pinch of sugar (optional)

Procedures:

1. Removed the shell of the eggs, then cut into wedges. 
2. Place them on the serving plate or bowl
3. Put a red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, spring onions and ground black pepper
4. Add sugar, lime/calamansi juice and, chilies according to taste and then mix.
5. Best serve with rice and grilled or fried fish, Tapa or Tocino 
6. Share and Enjoy!

Alimango sa Gata (Crabs in Coconut Milk) Recipe

In the Philippines seafood recipes is very well known in every kitchen of the Filipino. They have a different style and uniqueness of cooking seafood but one best flavoring is by using coconut milk in their dishes. In this recipe, "Alimango sa gata" or Mud Crabs in Coconut Milk is one of my favorites Filipino recipe. The coconut milk over the alimango is really a good combination for a yummy dish perfect for lunch. Below is a simple and easy to follow ginataang alimango recipe.

Bicol Express Recipe

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