Tiger Skin Egg (Hu Pi Dan)
シワシワの白身にタレが染み込む！揚げてから煮る絶品卵
Description
Boiled eggs deep-fried until golden, then braised in a sauce with soy and star anise. Frying wrinkles the egg white, resembling tiger skin (Hu Pi). These wrinkles absorb massive amounts of sauce, creating premium depth.
Classification: Everyone, Ingredient, Egg Products, Braised Egg, Fried, Tiger Skin, Side Dish, Topping
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How to use
Ingredients
- Chicken eggs
- Soy sauce
- Veg oil
- Sugar
- Star anise
- Cinnamon
- Scallion
- Ginger
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Hong Shao Rou's Best Partner]: Add to the pot when braising pork belly to let the egg absorb pork fat and umami.
- Eat as a side for rice or a drink snack.
- Ramen or noodle topping.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Bouncy egg white texture、and rich sweet-salty soy umami trapped in the wrinkles
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Shallow-fry boiled eggs in generous oil, then braise in soy and noodle soup base
Pairing
Braised Pork / Noodles / Beer
Trivia
Named after the auspicious 'Tiger', it's often made for New Year and celebrations. Since egg moisture causes oil explosions when frying, you must dry the surface completely when making it yourself.
Eating tips & etiquette
Sold in vacuum packs as snacks (like Xiang Ba Lao brand) in Asian stores. A highly prized egg cooking method in China, acting as a 'sponge' to absorb all the meat dish sauce.
Allergen
Eggs, Soybeans, Wheat