A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A firm, yellow-orange yolk that becomes oily and slightly grainy when cooked. It is distinct from an ordinary fresh egg yolk.
In the kitchen
Enclosed in lotus paste for salted-yolk mooncakes.
Sold within whole salted eggs or separately, raw or cooked. The yolk is only one part of the egg.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有咸鸭蛋黄吗？
Does this dish contain Salted duck egg yolk?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
