Century eggs are not my favorite… in fact I just don’t care for them on their own as some might (little Jon can enjoy them on their own). But they are unmatched as the flavoring ingredient in congee. They add so much depth and complexity that I try to include them into most congees that I make.
Music is Legend of Zelda by Gamechops and The Deku Trio
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God I hate century eggs. 😂
Awesome congee always taste like home
I appreciate that epic music played so chilled. 👏👏👏
I don't trust this guy. I know that tastes like shit.
Durian ice cream > Century Egg, but Century Egg > Durian fruit
The zelda theme in the background <3
I don’t love century eggs but the texture of the yolk is truly unparalleled by any other preparation of egg I’ve tried
Huh I haven't ever cooked my century egg in my congee I've always just used it as a topping. You and your fiance make it sound good so I guess Imma try that.
Bourdain did an episode on “smelly feet cheese” that made the case that a small amount of bad flavor or odors in an otherwise pleasant but boring dish adds complexity that elevates the flavor from plain/boring/unobjectionable to interesting/preferred.
Where that cutoff point between interesting & off-putting lies can vary by individual though. So you find straight century eggs off-putting but some century egg as part of an otherwise bland congee adds the complexity to elevate the dish from filling to tasty. As someone who can’t bring myself to eat century eggs but want to try them, I’ll see if I can use your one simple trick™️ here.
Why does he use that fan?
I hate century eggs. I tried one once and I couldn’t get past the texture and the fact that there’s an entire grown ass dead bird just there.
I love century eggs! I can’t eat congee without them. If I’m eating century egg in any other way, I steam them first before shelling. That significantly reduces the unpleasant aroma. Then I eat them with sweet soy, green onion, and silken tofu, or in a green salad, or with freshly steamed short grain white rice and Laoganma spicy chili crisp. I love century eggs in so many ways! Do you prefer chicken or duck eggs?
I love this dudes content so much lol. I’m not even a cook like that, but I can dream
century eggs with porridge, can't beat it.
Nobody commenting on the peak music choice in this is disappointing
The century egg also adds a sort of creamy texture to an already cream-like texture in congee itself. I'd imagine adding in minced pork and cut cuttlefish to the congee mix for both additional nutrition and contrasting textures making it more palatable than it already is.
Yessss my favorite congee !!!!!!
I’m living vicariously through you rn. I’m also so hungry but too tired to make food. Please enjoy!!!
Also, Is that the poke theme song in the background music????
Please don't eat rotting eggs
Yay !! Little John sighting!
nah i thought i was the only one who thought about century eggs in congee like this
What water to rice ratio do you use when making congee?
Is that… A supreme french oven?!
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When yall getting married!?!?!? Exciting!!!!
everytime this man shows us a new kitchenware i get so excited
Love the dog unwilling to move😂
Whats the marble wire cutter contraption that you used to cut the Century Eggs and where can I get one too to cut my own "jammy centered" foods?