Balut is a South-East Asian delicacy most popular in the Philippines and Vietnam made from fertilised duck eggs eaten once the embryo is formed. Although a little on the extreme side for some, balut is commonly sold as street food and is known famously for its nutritional values.
This unique dish is usually eaten as a snack or appetiser best served with a cold drink. Sometimes, they’re even cooked to sizzle to enhance the taste! If you’re keen to bring the exotic back home, here’s a Vietnamese Sizzling Balut recipe that’s relatively easy to make and the best you’ll ever try.
Ingredients:
- 4 balut, cooked and peeled
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 shallots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and minced
- 3 Thai chilli peppers, minced
- 1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Get a bowl and lightly dredge peeled balut with flour.
- Heat up oil in a wide pan, keeping the heat at medium.
- Next, add in the balut turning it on all sides until golden brown.
- Remove the balut from pan and drain them on paper towels.
- Reserve one tablespoon of oil from the pan and discard the rest.
- Add in aromatics (shallots, garlic, ginger, chilli peppers and bell pepper) to the pan making sure you regularly stir until softened and fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce and water until homogenous.
- Add the sauce mix to the pan and bring to a boil. Gently add in the balut, careful to not break the egg. Spoon on sauce to cover the balut completely.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat once the sauce has thickened and serve on a sizzling plate. Garnish with green onions and serve while hot.
Vietnamese Sizzling Balut Recipe
There you have it, an easy recipe to bring a part of Vietnam right into your kitchen. If you’re adventurous and are trying to mix up your regular eating habits, give this recipe a try. On the other hand, if you’re too lazy to step into the kitchen, you can quickly get a hot serving of this dish by ordering at foodpanda and have it delivered to your doorstep to feed your bold soul.