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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Bird’s nest cake with chicken eggs and potatoes is often prepared in the morning, making family meals more interesting and appealing. Let’s get into the kitchen to find out how to make this simple and crispy cake!
Ingredients for Bird’s Nest Cake with Chicken Eggs and Potatoes For 1 person
Local chicken eggs 3 eggs Large potato 1 tuber Green onions A little Crispy flour 1/2 cup Cooking oil 20 ml Vegetable seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Salt A little Roasted sesame A little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh potatoes
- You should choose yellow potatoes, as they will be sweeter and more nutritious than white ones.
- Good potatoes will feel heavy and firm, with intact, smooth skin, not bruised or having unusual black spots.
- If you press on the potato and it feels soft, do not buy it; this is a sign that the potato has been stored for too long or has wilted, and it will not taste good anymore.
- Absolutely avoid potatoes that have sprouted, as these can cause poisoning when eaten.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken eggs
- You should buy chicken eggs with a rough and slightly coarse shell surface as this indicates fresh eggs. In contrast, eggs that have been stored for a long time usually have a smooth surface, which should definitely be avoided.
- You should buy eggs that have a dark brown shell, are evenly colored, and have no cracks or black spots.
- Do not buy eggs that make a loud noise when shaken lightly because the louder the sound, the more likely the egg is spoiled or that it is an egg currently being incubated by a hen.
- You can hold the egg up to a light or sunlight. If you see a small air chamber, a round orange or light pink yolk, and a clear white, then that is a new chicken egg.
How to prepare Bird’s nest cake with chicken eggs and potatoes
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Prepare the potatoes
Wash the potatoes you bought with water to remove the dirt, then use a knife to peel the skin. Grate the potatoes into thin strands and soak them in salt water to remove the potato sap. After that, drain them and let them dry.
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Making the cake mixture
Prepare a small bowl and add the prepared potatoes, then add 1/2 cup of crispy flour along with 3 egg whites, green onions, and 1 teaspoon of vegetable seasoning powder. Continue to use a spoon to mix thoroughly until the crispy flour is completely dissolved.
With the egg yolks, you can separate them into another bowl.
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Fried Bird’s Nest Cake
You put a pan on the stove, pour about 20ml of cooking oil, heat it for 1 minute until the oil is hot, then scoop each portion of potato into the pan to fry.
Use chopsticks to rotate the center of the cake to shape it like a bird’s nest. Then, pour 1 part of the egg yolk into the center, slightly reduce the heat so that the egg cooks gradually.
Continue frying until both sides of the cake are evenly cooked, then remove it onto a plate to drain the oil. You can sprinkle some black or white sesame for added fragrance!
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Finished Product
The fried bird’s nest cake has an attractive light golden color. The base of the cake is crispy combined with the soft, melting egg yolk. The potato strands inside are nutty, evenly cooked, and extremely delicious.
With easily found ingredients and a simple recipe, you can make bird’s nest cake with chicken eggs and potatoes right at home. TasteVN wishes you success in cooking this dish!
