Xiang Ba Lao Braised Egg (Black Spiced Egg)
殻を剥けば真っ黒！中国の長距離列車に欠かせない「B級スナック卵」
Description
Individually vacuum-packed pitch-black braised eggs always sold in Chinese supermarkets, kiosks, and long-distance trains. Called 'Xiang Ba Lao' (a brand meaning 'country bumpkin' that became a generic noun). Braised to the absolute limit in soy, star anise, cinnamon, and sugar, turning the egg white rubbery and bouncy.
Classification: Everyone, Ingredient, Egg Products, Braised Egg, Lu Dan, Snack, B-grade Gourmet
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How to use
Ingredients
- Chicken eggs
- Soy sauce
- Sugar
- Star anise
- Cinnamon
- Licorice
- Salt
- MSG
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Straight as a snack]: Tear the vacuum pack edge with teeth, squeeze it out, and take a bite. Ultimate for satisfying hunger during long trips or as a beer snack.
- Drop into instant ramen (cup noodles) as a topping.
- Bento side dish.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Sweet-salty soy flavor permeates to the core; white is hard with a 'bouncy、dense' texture
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Boil JP convenience store 'seasoned boiled eggs' further in soy with star anise
Pairing
Instant Ramen / Cold Beer / Companion for Train Journeys
Trivia
Braised until moisture evaporates to the limit to allow long-term ambient storage. Sold for around 100 yen in Asian stores; highly convenient to stock a few for when you get hungry.
Eating tips & etiquette
The packaging looks slightly sketchy, but the inside is a 'sweet-salty braised egg' very approachable for Japanese palates. The star anise aroma instantly conjures images of Chinese train station waiting rooms.
Allergen
Eggs, Soybeans, Wheat