Sweetened Fermented Glutinous Rice with Ginger and Quail Eggs 酒釀薑汁鵪鶉蛋

A comforting and warming Cantonese dessert featuring fermented glutinous rice, fresh ginger, and tender quail eggs in a sweet broth. It's known for its unique tangy-sweet flavor and health benefits.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 300g fermented glutinous rice
• 12 pieces quail eggs
• 50g fresh ginger
• 80g rock sugar
• 700ml water

Steps

1. Peel and thinly slice the fresh ginger.
2. Place quail eggs in a pot with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Drain, cool under cold water, peel, and set aside.
3. In a clean pot, add water and sliced ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the ginger flavor.
4. Add rock sugar to the ginger broth and stir until dissolved.
5. Gently add the fermented glutinous rice and peeled quail eggs to the broth.
6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until heated through. Do not overcook.
7. Ladle the sweetened fermented glutinous rice with ginger and quail eggs into serving bowls and serve warm.

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