Sesame Quail Eggs
Delicate quail eggs simmered in a savory-sweet mixture of soy sauce and sesame oil. These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for serving at parties or as a flavorful snack.
4 servings
40 min
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Ingredients
- •16 whole quail eggs
- •½ cup water
- •2 tablespoons soy sauce
- •1 teaspoon sugar
- •¼ teaspoon Asian sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Generously cover eggs with cold water in a small heavy saucepan and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat and let eggs stand, covered, 5 minutes. Drain off water, then run cold water over eggs, cracking shells against side of pan.
10 min
- 2.
Peel eggs and return to saucepan. Add water (1/2 cup), soy sauce, and sugar.
5 min
- 3.
Simmer, shaking pan occasionally, until most of liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
20 min
- 4.
Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil. Serve at room temperature.
5 min
