Hard Boiled Quail Eggs
Ingredients
- Quail eggs
- Water
- Ice for an ice bath
- Vinegar
Instructions
Prepare the Eggs:
- Gently rinse the quail eggs under cool running water to remove any dirt or debris.
Boil the Water:
- Fill a medium-sized saucepan with water and quail eggs
- Add a splash of vinegar
- Bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
Cook the Eggs:
- Let the eggs boil for exactly 4 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
Ice Bath:
- While the eggs are boiling, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
- After 4 minutes, quickly transfer the quail eggs from the boiling water to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit in the ice bath for about 5 minutes.
Peel the Eggs:
- Gently tap the quail eggs on a hard surface to crack the shells.
- Roll the eggs between your hands to loosen the shell, then peel starting from the wider end where the air sac is located.
Serve and Enjoy:
- The hard-boiled quail eggs are now ready to be enjoyed on their own, added to salads, or used in various dishes.