Fertilized Duck Egg (Hột Vịt Lộn)
What is Hột Vịt Lộn?
Hột vịt lộn, also known as balut, is a fertilized duck egg that's boiled and eaten warm from the shell. It's a popular street food in Vietnam and the Philippines.
Don't knock it until you try it - Balut is fertilized developing egg that is boiled and served with a side of Vietnamese coriander and salt and pepper. It originated from the Philippines but is served in Vietnam as well.
Fertilized Duck Egg (Hột Vịt Lộn)
Ingredients
- Balut eggs chicken or duck
- Vietnamese coriander washed
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a medium sized pot filled with water to boil. Gently add your balut eggs.
- Allow the eggs to cook for 20 minutes. Remove the eggs to cool.
- Serve with side of Vietnamese coriander and salt and pepper.
