Egg Illumination
Lopsided duck eggs are tasty fruits that are not too young nor too old. To determine if an egg is young or old, the buyer can hold the egg up to the light.
If you shine the light on the egg and see a narrow empty space inside, it is a young egg, perfectly delicious.
On the other hand, if the empty space inside the egg is larger, the egg is older.
Normally, the best lopsided duck eggs are incubated for 18-20 days. You can ask the seller for this information to choose the eggs that suit you.
Sensations of holding an egg in your hand
When buying, you should try holding each egg. If it feels light, it is an old egg; if it feels firm, it is a young egg.
Gently shake the egg
You can use your hand to hold the egg and gently shake it near your ear. If you don’t hear any sound, it is still a young egg. If you hear a sound, it is an old egg because the larger empty space inside will produce sound when shaken.
Use saltwater
You can drop the lopsided duck egg into a bowl of diluted saltwater to check. A young egg will sink to the bottom of the bowl, while an old egg will float or suspend in the water.
How to boil lopsided duck eggs without cracking them
Before boiling, you should thoroughly wash the eggshell to remove all dirt. Before boiling, add some salt to the water pot. This method helps prevent the eggshells from cracking while boiling. The amount of water only needs to cover the egg surface.
When boiling, let the water boil for about 5 minutes and then simmer for 10 more minutes to cook the eggs. Avoid using a high heat that can cause the eggs to crack or explode.