Horse Urine Egg

Known by the intriguing moniker "horse urine egg" or the century-old egg, this preserved Chinese delicacy involves chicken or duck quail eggs that are carefully preserved. The preservation process entails storing the eggs in a mixture of salt, rice hulls, ash, quicklime, and clay for several weeks or, in some cases, even months. 

Despite the intriguing name, this Chinese culinary creation is considered a comfort food and is commonly enjoyed in various regions of the country. However, don't let the name fool you; these eggs haven't actually been preserved for an entire century. Nevertheless, they exude a distinctive aroma and flavor profile, which some might compare to an egg that has been aged in an environment with an unmistakable, acquired fragrance.

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