The eggs they are always good, but you know, in spring you rediscover them especially in the kitchen, thanks perhaps even to the arrival of Easter. But have you ever tried to cook them quail eggs?
Similar to those of hen, but smaller – they are about 1/5 of the first -, they have the shell characterized by dark speckles. They are also more delicate, have less cholesterol and are a source of mineral salts and vitamins (phosphorus, calcium and potassium). They also constitute an effective integration in the event of allergy, especially from grass pollens: in quail eggs, in fact, there are microquantities of wheat, corn, barley and rye, which represent a low-dose desensitizing therapy.
Abroad, especially in Japan, they are consumed daily, especially raw. Have you ever tried them? If you want to try cooking them, here are some suggestions. Be aware, however, that in principle they can be used instead of chicken ones in the same recipes.
How to clean and store quail eggs
Before using them for any use, we recommend washing the quail eggs in boiling water. Then they can be kept in the refrigerator up to about 15 days. You can consume them raw without fear: the high body temperature with which they are hatched, allows to destroy any salmonella and / or avian viruses. If you don't feel safe, you can pasteurize them.
How to shell quail eggs
Quail eggs they are very delicate, but inside they have a very resistant membrane, difficult to break, without breaking the egg. If you want to consume them sodas, begin by rolling them between your hands, to crumble the shell with pressure and heat. Finally, lift a corner and proceed in a spiral to remove the peel. If you want to do one instead omelette, but without breaking the shell into pieces, cut it with a serrated knife on the side to create a slit, which you will need to open it in two, without shattering.
How to use quail eggs in the kitchen
Quail eggs can be used like those of hen, but paying attention to doses: a hen's egg, in fact, corresponds to 5 quail eggs. You can cook them at boiled, making them boil for a minute and a half in slightly salted boiling water, then pierce the surface with a pin; or sodas, to be cooked for 3-4 minutes in slightly salted boiling water, then rinsed under cold water. They are also excellent in omelette, with the eye, to create sweets or even the fresh pasta, like tagliatelle: indeed, it seems that cooking is better. Seeing is believing.
Quail eggs in the beauty routine
The change of season has turned off the color of your skin or has weakened your hair and now you lose a lot of it? Try to make some natural masks, using just the quail eggs: they have the power to restore vigor and brightness both to the epidermis and to the scalp.