How Do You Eat Balut?
Whether you are just up for an adventurous treat, or you really do enjoy the taste of the Filipino specialty Balut, there is a certain preparation in which most people eat this boiled duck embryo which is still inside of its egg. Here is a Balut recipe which will be not only memorable but unique as well. Step 1 Place the egg in an egg holder so that it is resting vertically. The “long end” of the egg should be standing up. Step 2 Crack the egg around the top by gently tapping your spoon against the shell. Remove the top of the shell once you have traveled all the way around the egg. Make sure to discard any bits of shell which fell into the Balut. Step 3 Add a dash of red wine vinegar, a dash of chili sauce and a tiny pinch of sea salt. (Don’t go overboard on the salt because the chili sauce will have sodium in it as well.) The combination of the chili sauce and the vinegar will provide a spicy sweet flavor. Step 4 Drink the broth from the surrounding duck embryo. It is customary to dr
