How To Cook Duck Eggs

scrambled duck eggs on toast with sliced tomatoes

Learn how to cook duck eggs three ways so you can enjoy this super nutritious food anytime you want. With this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about duck eggs, including the difference between duck eggs and chicken eggs, their nutritional value, and where to purchase them.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Healthy Options

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 130kcal

Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

Scrambled Duck Eggs:

2 Duck Eggs
1 tbsp Butter or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Garlic clove minced

Over Easy Duck Eggs:

1 Egg
½ tbsp Butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Soft Boiled Duck Eggs:

2 Eggs
Water

Instructions

How To Make Scrambled Duck Eggs:

In a medium bowl, crack the eggs and season with salt and pepper, then add minced garlic (optional). Whisk the mixture until it becomes smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no traces of egg white streaks left.
Lightly coat a small nonstick skillet with olive oil or melt the butter in it over medium heat. Once the pan is heated, pour in the beaten eggs and let them sit for a few seconds without stirring. Use a rubber spatula to gently move across the pan's bottom, creating large, soft curds of scrambled eggs.
Maintain the heat at medium-low and continue cooking by folding and stirring the eggs every few seconds. Make sure to scrape the spatula along the bottom and sides of the pan regularly to encourage the formation of more curds and to prevent any part of the eggs from becoming dry.
When the scrambled eggs are mostly set but still have a bit of liquid egg remaining, take the pan off the heat. Garnish of chopped fresh chives for extra flavor and presentation. Enjoy your duck scrambled eggs!

How To Make Over Easy Duck Eggs

In a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter.
Once the butter has melted, crack 1 or 2 eggs into the pan. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Let the egg cook for 2 minutes. You want the egg whites to be firm, but the yolk is still runny.
Use a spatula to gently flip the eggs and cook for 30 seconds.
Gently slide the eggs out of the pan and place them on toast or a plate. The yolk should runny with fully cooked egg whites.

How To Make Soft Boiled Duck Eggs:

Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil. It's best to use a medium-sized pot with enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch. While you wait for the water to boil, take the eggs out of the fridge and place them on the counter.
After the water reaches a boiling point, lower the heat to a gentle simmer (with no bubbles). Carefully use a spoon (or skimmer) to slowly and gently add the eggs to the water. Once they are in, turn the heat back up to bring the water back to a boil.
Set a timer and cook the eggs for 6 to 7 minutes for soft-boiled eggs and 9 to 12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice-water bath.
Once the eggs have cooked to your preferred time, use a spoon to remove the duck eggs and immediately submerge them in the ice-water bath to stop their cooking.
Carefully peel the eggs. Then slice, season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!

Notes

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