Fermented eggs are just like boiled eggs but tastier. You might be thinking, \u201cbut taste is objective”, and to that, I\u2019ll simply nod and smile. If you like your eggs spicy, ferment them with jalapenos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want your eggs light and spring-flavored, ferment them with dill. If you only like the taste of cinnamon, whether it\u2019s Fall or not, then ferment them with cinnamon sticks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can add any flavor to a fermented egg, even a taste that most people would find ridiculous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But wait, isn\u2019t a fermented egg the same as a pickled egg? Wrong! Let me explain everything you need to know about fermented eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okay, so maybe I was a little harsh earlier. Fermented eggs and pickled eggs are very similar in taste, especially if you use salted brine for both processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you usually pickle your eggs and not ferment them, and you want to compare the difference between the two processes, then you\u2019ll find that the fermented eggs will have a little bit of a fizz, and the texture will be slightly similar to cheese. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the taste of a fermented egg will be closer to hard boiled eggs than pickled eggs would be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The difference is all because of vinegar. Pickled eggs are stored in a jar in the refrigerator as they are pickled with vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fermented eggs are stored in a jar at room temperature as they ferment with brine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process is only slightly different, but the change in taste and texture makes a huge difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Normally eggs are fermented with a simple brine and without any flavorings, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t take advantage of the absorbing qualities of a fermented food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some tasty recommendations for you and some suggestions on where to use these flavored eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, these are just a few examples of what you could create. Go with your gut and create whatever makes your stomach sing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starting anything for the first time can be nerve wrecking, and fermenting can seem like an uncomfortable process to some people. So to make you feel at ease with my recipe, I\u2019ve noted a couple of tips that might help you feel confident!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my recipe below, I suggest that you steam your eggs instead of boiling them. If you follow this recipe, then you should add the eggs to the steamer basket after the water has already started boiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should also allow just one single layer of eggs in your basket. This will make the eggs cook faster, and they should be fully hard boiled after 18 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you would rather hard boil your eggs the traditional way by using boiling water, then you should start counting the minutes once the water has begun to boil. The eggs should be cooked after 13 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generally speaking, you should ferment your eggs for 2 or 3 days, but this time scale is based on a typical room temperature of 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. In the summer and in the winter, the temperatures will be very different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the summer, you should check your egg\u2019s smell every now and then. If they smell rotten, then you have left them out for too long, and you should throw them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the winter, you can ferment for an extra day if you want. That choice will give you more fizz in the texture of the eggs. If you like your fermented eggs to be subtle in flavor, then keep to the 2 to 3 days time scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to add some extra flavor to your fermented eggs, add the ingredients when we start to create the brine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I will remind you to add these in, but it would be a great idea to get your ingredients ready at this point, right now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n