How much do quail eggs cost per jin? Two boiling methods to teach you

Quail eggs, also known as quail bird eggs or quail ova, are a highly nutritious egg laid by the quail bird, enjoying the reputation of being a“fine product among eggs.” Regular consumption can beautify and care for the skin, so many people like to boil and shell them for hot pot, salads, and more. Sohow much do quail eggs cost per jin? How do you boil them?

I. Introduction to Quail Eggs:

1. How many calories are in quail eggs?

Quail eggs are not high in calories; generally 9g contains 14 kcal, equivalent to a 10-minute walk. In addition, every 100g contains 12.8g protein, 11.1g fat, 106.6g sodium, and 180g phosphorus. Their nutritional value is no less than that of chicken eggs, making them a great food.

2. What are the benefits of eating quail eggs?

Quail eggs are highly nutritious, containing rich protein, vitamins, lecithin, cephalin, calcium, phosphorus, and many other components. Regular consumption can help treat irregular menstruation and endocrine disorders, and has beauty and skincare effects. They are very suitable for people with weak constitutions, malnutrition, insufficient qi and blood, or weak lung qi.

II. How much do quail eggs cost per jin?

The market price of quail eggs is not high, generally around 6-9 yuan per jin, but due to differences in market, quality, packaging, and sales methods, prices may vary. For example, in Chenghua District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, loose quail eggs sell for around 6.5 yuan per jin; in Fengjie County, Chongqing, loose quail eggs sell for around 8 yuan per jin; in Suyu District, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, loose white-feathered quail eggs sell for around 6 yuan per jin; in Liangyuan District, Shangqiu City, Henan Province, loose yellow-feathered quail eggs sell for around 5.5 yuan per jin; in Lixin County, Bozhou City, Anhui Province, loose native quail eggs sell for around 8 yuan per jin; in Hanting District, Weifang City, Shandong Province, gift-boxed native quail eggs sell for around 45 yuan per box. So for the specific price, you still need to check your local market.

III. How do you boil quail eggs?

Quail eggs are very small and their shells are very fragile, so they break if you are not careful. That is why many people boil them and then peel them to eat. The specific boiling methods are as follows:

Method 1: Boiling in water

Step 1: Wash the quail eggs, then soak them in cold water for a while.

Step 2: Remove the quail eggs and put them into boiling hot water to cook for three to four minutes.

Step 3: Remove the cooked quail eggs, then immediately put them in cold water to soak for a while. Finally, crack each quail egg and gently peel off the shell.

Method 2: Stir-frying with coarse sea salt

Step 1: Wash the quail eggs and dry off the water. When cleaning, do not use too much force, so as not to break the quail eggs.

Step 2: Put coarse sea salt into a pot and heat it while stirring, then turn off the heat, spread the sea salt out flat, and place the quail eggs in.

Step 3: Bury the quail eggs with the sea salt, then cover the pot and cook over low heat for about 8 minutes, then turn off the heat and let them sit for a while.

Overall, quail eggs are not expensive on the market; generally 6-9 yuan will buy you one jin. However, due to differences in variety, market, and sales methods, prices may vary, so when buying, try to check your local market. In addition, quail eggshells are very thin and small, so generally boiling them in water for about 5 minutes cooks them, and of course you can also cook them in sea salt for about 8 minutes.