How to Make Thai Scotch Quail Eggs in Edible Nests

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Add salt to a pot of water and bring to a boil.

   The water should taste slightly salty
   - not seawater salty.
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   Step 2: Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water.

   Cook for 6 minutes and 20 seconds. ,, Start at the bottom, and try to get under and remove the thin membrane. ,,, Add to the noodles. ,,, Pork and prawn is an excellent mixture, but you can use chicken, beef, traditional sausage meat, whatever you like.
   
   You don't need much, just enough to coat the eggs. , Blend until smooth. , (Panko or Japanese breadcrumbs are good for texture).
   
   Try to maintain a good egg shape. ,,,
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   Step 3: Remove the eggs and plunge them into cold water for a few minutes.

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   Step 4: Gently peel the eggs by cracking the shells and using the edge of your thumb to flake off the shell.

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   Step 5: Chill the peeled eggs while you work on the rest of the dish.

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   Step 6: Cook a handful of rice noodles and rinse with cold water.

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   Step 7: Grate together carrot

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   Step 8: green papaya and cabbage (use a julienne peeler or a fine grater).

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   Step 9: Mix with some fresh coriander and dress with a generous splash of fish sauce and the juice of a lime (to taste).

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    Step 10: Spin this colourful julienne mix of fruit

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    Step 11: and noodles into a nest salad to support the egg.

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    Step 12: Select a type of mince.

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    Step 13: Combine the meat

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    Step 14: 1 egg yolk

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    Step 15: 1 clove of garlic

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    Step 16: 1 large teaspoon of red curry paste

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    Step 17: a splash of fish sauce

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    Step 18: 3 kaffir lime leaves

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    Step 19: and a good crack of salt and pepper.

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    Step 20: Cover the chilled eggs evenly with the meat mixture

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    Step 21: then dip into beaten egg and roll in breadcrumbs.

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    Step 22: Deep-fry the eggs in oil for about 90 seconds or until the meat layer is cooked through.

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    Step 23: Place each egg in a nest and serve.

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    Step 24: Finished.

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