Description
An arrangement of the basic Cangyingtou where finely diced 'Century Eggs' (Pidan) are added and stir-fried together, doubling the richness and texture.
Restaurants serving Century Egg Cangyingtou
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Century eggs(Pidan)
- Garlic chives
- Minced pork
- Douchi
- Chili
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Prepare regular Cangyingtou ingredients (1cm chopped chives, minced pork, douchi, chili, garlic).
- The biggest feature: peel 'Century Eggs' (Pidan) and finely dice them to the same size as the chives (about 1cm cubes).
- Stir-fry minced pork in a wok until crispy, add douchi, garlic, and chili for aroma.
- Toss in the diced century eggs, frying until the jelly-like whites blister slightly and the yolk's richness dissolves into the oil.
- Season with soy sauce, wine, and sugar, and finally toss in the chives, tossing on high heat for
- seconds to avoid moisture release.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense flavor of Douchi and Century Egg
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Boiled quail eggs (completely different flavor)
Pairing
Cold Taiwan Beer and White Rice
Trivia
[Hardcore] The ammonia smell of century eggs sublimates completely into umami and richness via heat and douchi aroma. A magical combo where even century egg haters are surprised they can eat it.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Search with the tip of your tongue for the 'sticky, jiggly' texture of the century egg hidden among the crumbly chives and pork, and wash it down with beer!
Allergen
Egg, Wheat, Pork, Soy