How To Make Salted Eggs at Home - February 2025

Calling all salted eggs lovers! Do try out this special yet simple homemade salted egg recipe. It is healthier to prepare your own salted eggs at home because you can control the amount of salt that goes in. It is also more hygienic to make them yourselves. You may try out this simple recipe with your children while staying safe at home during this pandemic season. It does not require any technical skills to prepare so it's the perfect activity even with your younger kids. Without further ado, let's get to the recipe, shall we? Benefits of Consuming Salted Eggs Did you know that there are many benefits to salted egg consumption? Here are some of the benefits of eating salted eggs: Promotes cell regeneration. Lowers blood pressure. Prevents anaemia. Improves your eyesight. Contains antioxidants which helps prevent radicals. Promotes brain growth. Prevents bone issues. Good for your skin. Precaution As we know, salted eggs have high levels of sodium and cholesterol. These can lead to many health problems like cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart diseases. Plus, each salted egg has 619 milligrams of cholesterol—this is double the recommended daily intake limit. So, you need to control your consumption of these eggs. Especially if you are sensitive to high cholesterol. You may use it as a side dish once in a while but don't take it daily. Homemade Salted Eggs 12-15 pieces eggs500 g salt1 l water (enough to soak the eggs) Instruction ADissolve the salt in the water to make the brine. Instruction BWash the eggs thoroughly and gently. Arrange them in an airtight jar. If the eggs float, you may use a crumpled plastic to gently push the eggs down.Make sure that all the eggs are submerged in the water. Cover and leave the eggs for at least 2-3 weeks.If you use Himalayan pink salt, it might take about 4 weeks. As pink salt is less salty. You may prepare the brine the night before to let it cool down before using it in the morning. Use less water to dissolve the salt. And if it needs more water, simply add plain boiled water into the jar. Do not use egg if there's any cracks as it will rot. Try to practice a healthier diet with your kids With the onset of pandemic, mummies may use this golden time to teach their kids to practice a healthier diet by following our recipes. Try to make the experience more fun and playful so you and your children can enjoy the whole learning process. Read this to discover which eggs, legume and soy that your toddler can consume and which should be avoided. Explore how to make your own peanut butter at home here. For more insightful stories and fun recipes, stay tuned to Motherhood Story!

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