Last Updated on August 30, 2024 by Ed Joven

How to cook Adobong Balut

Adobong Balut Recipe - Balut is one of the most famous exotic foods the Filipinos are known for.  This fertilized duck egg is considered by many as an aphrodisiac. Some Filipino male with invigorating powers, believed that "Balut" will increase their stamina and sex-drive.

Balut is tag as the national street food in the Philippines, because you can find this during night time in the street corners.  You can find more information about Balut on Wikipedia.

Adobong Balut is a must try Filipino delicacy, it is high in protein, nutritious and a very delicious.  In this recipe we will share to you how to cook Adobong Balut Recipe.

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Adobong Balut

Ed Joven

Adobong Balut is uniquely Filipino, easy to prepare and highly nutritious.  Balut is boiled fertilized duck egg with a 9 to 14 day old embryo inside. It is commonly sold as a street food during night time.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Filipino

Servings 1 egg

Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 Balut eggs peeled
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoon Canola Oil
• 2 cloves garlic finely minced
• 1 small sized Onion
• ½ cup soy sauce sliced
• ½ cup vinegar
• 3 pcs bay leaf
• freshly ground black pepper
• Thinly sliced Scallions for garnish

Instructions

 

• Remove the Balut Egg shells, then set aside.
• Add Canola oil into the Frying pan, when Canola oil is heated enough saute' Onion and the minced garlic until oil gets infused with the flavor of garlic.
• Add Balut and fry for a few seconds then add Soy sauce and Vinegar in the Pan. Depending on your own taste you can increase or decrease the amount of vinegar .
• Bring to a boil without stirring. Simmer for a few seconds, then swirl the pan so that the eggs are coated with the sauce.
• Add bay leaf, sugar and freshly ground black pepper.
• Simmer for another minute. Swirl once more. Turn off the heat. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
• Give the eggs a final swirl and, for the ultimate experience.
• Best serve with garlic fried rice.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Adobong Balut

Amount Per Serving (1 egg)

Calories 188 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Cholesterol 619mg206%

Sodium 102mg4%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Protein 14g28%

Calcium 110mg11%

Iron 2.2mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword Delicacy, Filipino Delicacy

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This Adobong Balut Recipe is a unique delicacy, and we transform Balut into a more delicious dish. The good thing is all the ingredients are all readily available so that anyone can cook this exciting and bizarre dish. 

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