Step #1 Info: from "Real Thai" by Nancy McDermott posted by Perry Lowell This Chinese invention is loved by Thais, who serve salty eggs as a contrast to the incendiary heat of a green curry or a bland dish.
Step #2 Kai kem is traditionally made with duck's eggs, which are cured for several weeks in a simple salt brine.
Step #3 Once cured, they keep for many months at about room temp, & are boiled when it's time to eat them.
Step #4 In a medium saucepan, mix the water & salt and stir well with a large spoon to dissolve some of the salt.
Step #5 Place over med-heat/flame & bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Step #6 After mixture boils rigorously for about 1 min, remove this from the heat, stir once more, & cool to about room temp.
Step #7 carefully arrange the eggs in a crock or large jar.
Step #8 Pour the cooled brine over the eggs, making sure they are completely submerged.
Step #9 Cover & keep in a cool place for 1 month.
Step #10 When you're ready to use the eggs, place the number of eggs you want in a small pan & add cold water to cover.
Step #11 Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step #12 When the water reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low & let simmer for 10 mins.
Step #13 remove this from heat & cool to about room temp.
Step #14 Peel & serve.
Step #15 Note: Salty or Salted Eggs are sold uncooked in Asian markets.
Step #16 Often they are covered with 1/4-inch layer of charcoal colored ash.
Step #17 Rinse off the ash & cook as above.
Step #18 --.
Enjoy the KAI SAI TAKRAI (CHICKEN & LEMON GRASS) recipe