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How to Make Salted Egg (Kai Kem)

Thai salted eggs in congee with fresh herbs, served in a traditional clay bowl.
Make salted egg (kai kem) using 3 methods: brine solution, vinegar soak, and curing egg yolks separately. Easy and perfect for home!
Praew
Cuisine Thai
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Serving Size 1

Ingredients

BRINE SOLUTION METHOD

  • 2 duck eggs
  • 2 cups water
  • 5 tablespoons salt

VINEGAR SOAKING METHOD

  • 2 duck eggs
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 1 cup white vinegar

SALTED EGG YOLK

  • 2 duck eggs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar

Instructions

BRINE SOLUTION METHOD

  • Combine water and salt in a medium-sized pot. Heat while stirring until the mixture reaches a boil and the salt is fully dissolved. Allow the brine solution to cool to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Gently place the eggs in an airtight container, pour the cooled brine over them, and seal the container. Store the container in a cool, dark place for 30 days. Then, you can boil or fry the eggs. If you plan to fry the eggs, a curing time of 14 days would be enough.

VINEGAR SOAKING METHOD

  • Soak the eggs in vinegar for 15 minutes, turning them halfway.
  • Remove the thin film from the eggshell under running water.
  • Place the eggs into an airtight container, bury them under a layer of salt, then secure the container with a lid. Keep the container in a dark location. The eggs will be ready to use after 7 days.

SALTED EGG YOLK

  • Mix salt and vinegar in a bowl.
  • Separate the yolks from the whites, and carefully place the yolks into the mixture.
  • Cover the bowl with cling film, and let it rest for 24 hours in a spot away from sunlight.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is based on 2 duck eggs, not including the brine method.
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 1238mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 311mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 944IU | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 5mg
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