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May 19, 2019

Salted Eggs in Clay ( Itlog na Maalat )

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This is a procedure on how to make salted eggs in clay. This method of making salted eggs compered to making it in brine is a little tedious. You have to use a mixture of clay and salt to make a paste like consistency and store it for 15 to 20 days until the brine penetrates inside the eggs. But it produce better quality and longer shelf life.

 

Itlog na Maalat

Salted Eggs in Clay (Itlog na Maalat)

Manny
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 12 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 17 mins
Course Food Preserves
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 13 pcs

Ingredients
  

  • 13 raw duck eggs
  • 12 cups clay
  • 12 cups rock salt

Instructions
 

How to make Salted Eggs in Clay

  • Mix 12 cups of clay and 12 cups of salt, adding water gradually until well blended.
  • Apply a generous portion of this mixture at the base of a palayok (clay pot).
  • Coat each of 13 duck eggs with the mixture.
  • Arrange in layers and allow from 1 to 2 inches space in between to prevent breakage.
  • Cover with extra mixture and store.
  • Try an egg after 15 days. If not salty enough, extend storing period.
  • When ready, boil egg for 5 minutes, and let stand 10 more minutes.
  • Color eggs, if desired.

 

Itlog na Maalat

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Filed Under: Miscellaneous Food Preserves Tagged With: itlog na maalat, salted eggs, salted eggs in clay

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Comments

  1. Jasmin Mori says

    February 14, 2018 at 4:20 am

    Hi! I’am a salted eggs commercial processor and I have my own duck farm for my salted egg business, but my concern is how to preserved more longer the salted egg , Like 3 to 9 month

    Your reply is highly appreciated
    Thank you and More Power!!!

    Reply
    • admin says

      February 21, 2018 at 7:18 am

      Hi Jasmin, the recipe here is only for home use and not for commercial purposes.

      Reply
  2. karen malate says

    August 19, 2019 at 1:24 am

    may i ask what kind of clay i can use?

    Reply
    • admin says

      August 19, 2019 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      Hi Karen, its a kind of clay soil. I think you can also use use garden soil.

      Reply
  3. Adrian says

    October 29, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    Hi. Just like to ask if no to cook 1st the egg before mixing it with clay and salt?

    Reply
  4. admin says

    December 13, 2019 at 3:25 am

    5 stars
    Hi Adrian, yes the eggs should be raw and not cooked first before putting in clay and salt.

    Reply
  5. Charlie Mejala says

    July 10, 2020 at 10:51 pm

    5 stars
    Hi may I know where to buy clay for saltec egg? Thank you.

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 11, 2020 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      Try searching on facebook or google.

      Reply
  6. Yujin Kim says

    April 4, 2021 at 4:05 am

    My question is how many tines should the clay brine will be used in salted eggs? Should I use it many times? Since its a clay..

    Reply
    • admin says

      April 7, 2021 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      Hi, you should only use it once.

      Reply

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