What to Make with preserved egg – Fast, Fresh, and Tasty Ideas

Wondering what to do with preserved egg? Try these quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing recipes.

Recipes with preserved egg

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Refreshing and tender cold tofu and preserved egg

This dish of tender tofu and preserved egg salad may seem simple, but it has a lot of special "meanings" in it: • A wonderful collision of tastes: tender tofu is as smooth and soft as pudding, with a sweet bean fragrance; the preserved egg is chewy and elastic, the egg yolk is dense and has a special "runny" feeling, and a unique salty fragrance. One soft and one tough, one light and one strong, the combination of a particularly rich taste is the key to many people falling in love with this dish.

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Refreshing four-piece cold

The green color of cucumber, the brown color of preserved egg, the white color of yam and the orange color of carrot make the whole dish colorful and increase appetite.

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Amaranth in Superior Broth

‌ The amaranth in the soup is fresh, tender and smooth. The soup is slightly red, and tastes delicious with a light fragrance and a slight sweetness.

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Pork and preserved egg congee

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Pepper Preserved Egg

Peppered preserved eggs are a great dish to eat with rice. If you are a fan of preserved eggs, you will definitely love this dish.

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Smooth and tender three-color steamed egg custard

Quick and easy dish—a must-have in Cantonese households: Three-Color Steamed Egg! The steamed egg custard is so tender it bouncy and juicy, the smooth, pale yellow custard coated with glossy black preserved egg and oily salted egg cubes. The three colors swirl softly in the spoon, and just looking at its plump, tender appearance is quintessentially "Cantonese"—light yet flavorful, with the aroma of eggs blending with a savory fragrance. Best of all, it only takes about 10 minutes to prepare, a quick and delicious dish that's easy to whip up in a Cantonese kitchen, homey and appetizing!

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Refreshing and greasy golden and silver egg bean sprouts

Bean sprouts in soup is a dish that is both nutritious and tasty It is light and easy to digest, suitable for a variety of people • Bean sprouts have a fresh taste, the soup base is light, and it is easy to digest and absorb. It is suitable for the elderly, children or people with weak gastrointestinal function. It is also suitable as a light dish during weight loss.

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Century Egg Salad

Bold and unexpected — the century egg salad greets your senses with glossy wedges of preserved egg, their translucent jelly-like whites shimmering around creamy yolks that carry a deep, mature richness. A bright, savory dressing of garlic, herbs and a touch of acid and spice brings a fresh lift, cutting through the yolk’s mellow intensity and giving the dish a lively balance. Each bite offers a fascinating contrast: the bouncy, springy “white,” the silky-soft yolk, the zing of aromatic garlic and chili, and a whisper of refreshing herbaceousness. Served cool, this salad is at once exotic and comforting — perfect as an elegant starter, a bold side, or a curious treat for those ready to explore traditional Chinese flavours with a modern twist.