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After making the easy and successful salted egg yolk, it is time to introduce some of the best ways of enjoying it. And this is a famous Chinese snack for the holiday table- crispy corn with salted egg yolk.

The corn is well-deep-fried after being coated with cornstarch to create a crispy shell. Then we will add a layer of salted egg yolk on those crispy little bites. That’s absolutely a comforting dish.

This recipe is part of our Salted Egg Yolk Series, where we explore one of the most beloved ingredients in Chinese cooking. We have made our own salted yolk with a super easy method, and made crispy chicken wings with salted egg yolk.

The Chinese Name

The Chinese name of this dish is Golden Sand Kernels. We call almost every dish with a similar cooking method, I mean coated with salted egg yolk, like golden sand. The name Golden Sand (金沙) paints a picture of shimmering, sun-lit grains — and that’s exactly what this dish looks like on the plate. In Chinese food culture, gold symbolizes abundance and prosperity. We also love serving it as a snack for a holiday or family party. It has been the most popular dish among children and is widely loved because of its golden color.

Ingredients

• 200g corn – from one corn
• cornstarch as needed
• oil for deep-frying
• 3 salted egg yolks
• pinch of salt

How to Hand-Shell Corn Kernels

Cut the corn cob in half crosswise, then split each half lengthwise into quarters. With the cob now in smaller, manageable sections, simply use your thumbs to push the kernels off row by row — they come off cleanly and easily with very little effort.

I recommend using hand-shelled kernels for this crispy corn with salted egg because it lets us keep the kernels whole and intact, preserving their natural round shape. This makes the final look much better.

In addition, because we don’t damage the kernel, the natural pocket will remain. That’s the very important group of flavor and juicy bits.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Boil 1 pot of water, then blanch the kernels for about 1 minute. This will add some moisture to the surface, allowing further attachment of cornstarch.

• Add cornstarch in batches; after each addition, shake the plate to make sure each piece of cornstarch is well coated. But the points changed if you use frozen kernels. For frozen ones, remember to drain excess water to ensure crispiness.
• Now, heat a pot of oil to around 180 degrees C. There will be fine bubbles if you insert a chopstick. Fry the kernel until golden brown. It may take around 3-4 minutes.

Optional second frying

Remove all the kernels and any remaining. Turn the oil temperature up to around 200°C, then add all the fried kernels and fry for another 10 seconds. One-time frying is softer and juicier. Twice frying is harder, crisper, and drier. So it is 100% up to you.

• Steam the salted egg yolk for about 10 minutes, then finely chop it.
• Add about 1 tablespoon of oil to a wok and fry the salted egg yolk until fine bubbles form. Add a small pinch of salt.
• Return the fried kernels, and move fast until each kernel is well coated with salted egg yolk.

Crispy Corn with Salted Egg Yolk

Each kernel is coated in a rich, velvety layer of salted egg yolk that clings to the natural curves of the corn. It is a popular Chinese holiday dish.

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Ingredients

• 200 g corn
• cornstarch as needed
• oil for deep-frying
• 3-5 salted egg yolks

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Instructions

• Boil 1 pot of water, then blanch the kernels for about 1 minute. This will add some moisture to the surface, allowing further attachment of cornstarch.
• Add cornstarch in batches, each time after adding, shake the plate to make sure each of the cornstarch is well coated.
• But the points changed if you use frozen kernels. For frozen ones, remember to drain excess water to ensure crispiness.
• Now, prepare a pot of oil and heat it to around 180 degrees C. There will be fine bubbles if you insert a chopstick. Fry the kernel for around 1 mimute by batches.
• Then let’s fry it once again- remove all of the kernels and any of the remaining. Turn the oil temperature up to around 200 degrees C, then place all of the fried kernels in, and fry for another 10 seconds. The second frying makes it even crisper and removes the fatty taste by draining the oil absorbed during the first fry.
• Steam the salted egg yolk for about 10 minutes, then finely chop it.
• Add a small amount of oil, around 1 tablespoon, to a wok and fry the salted egg yolk until you can see fine bubbles.
• Return the fried kernels, and move fast until each kernel is well coated with salted egg yolk.

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I shared my new way of making homemade salted egg yolk in super small batches. The beauty of this method is that I can have super-fresh, perfectly salted eggs whenever I need them.

The most traditional or classic way to use salted egg is as a filling, for example, in the center of a mooncake with salted yolk, in the center of sticky rice (zongzi), or as a flowing-out filling in a steamed custard bun.

However, another popular new branch is the coating cooking method: we apply salted yolk, usually mashed, and then coat it onto ingredients that are already pan-fried or deep-fried. The cooking method is called “焗” in Chinese.

Ingredients

The ingredient list is super short- I use mid-section chicken wings, egg yolks, starch, and some common seasonings like salt, white pepper, oyster sauce, and light soy sauce.

Step-by-Step Instructions

We will first marinate the chicken wings to give them a basic flavor. To start, remember to pat dry the chicken wings so they can absorb the flavors better.

Poke some small holes in the chicken wings with a fork or toothpick. This is the second way of enhancing the flavors. Add salt, white pepper, and light soy sauce. Mix well and set aside for 15 minutes.

During marinating, finely chop the egg yolk.

Prepare a plate, then spread cornstarch on it. Dip the chicken wings in cornstarch to ensure each side is well coated.

Add a little more oil to a pan, then shallow-fry the chicken wings until crispy.

Tips for pan-frying the chicken wings

1. Shake off excess starch when coating. Because too much loose powder will fall off and get burnt.
2. Leave them and don’t move until the crust develops. Still the same reason, too early movement may cause the coating to fall off. Flip them over to pan-fry the second side after the first side has a “saft” crust.
3. Pan-fry for enough time at medium-low heat. We need a steady, low temperature and to pan-fry the chicken wings for around 8-10 minutes to make sure they are cooked completely.
4. Flipping frequently at the last stage– after both sides have the safe crust, we will continue frying them until golden brown. At this stage, flip them frequently to avoid burning.

After pan-frying, there might be too much residual oil in the pan; scoop out the excess, leaving around 2 tablespoons of oil, to ensure the final dish is not greasy. I also wipe away the burnt starch fall-offs with a kitchen paper.

Add the yolks to the pan. Using a spatula, constantly stir and press down on the yolks. So we can achieve a fine, sandy texture.

Continue stirring over low heat until the mixture begins to foam and develop large, airy bubbles. Now return the chicken wings, and the sandy egg yolk will adhere automatically. Serve hot!

Chicken wings with salted egg yolk

Crispy chicken wings with salted egg yolk

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Ingredients

• 10 mid-section chicken wings
• 1 tbsp. Cooking wine I use rice wine
• 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• dash of white pepper
• 1 tbsp. Oyster sauce
• cornstarch for coating
• 4 tbsp. Vegetable cooking oil
• 4-8 salted egg yolks depending on the size

Instructions

• pat dry the chicken wings. Poke some small holes in the chicken wings with a fork or toothpick. Mix well and set aside for 15 minutes.
• During marinating, finely chop the egg yolk.
• Prepare a plate, then spread cornstarch on it. Dip the chicken wings in cornstarch to ensure each side is well coated.
• Add a little more oil to a pan, then shallow-fry the chicken wings until crispy. Let it stay for a while until the crust is formed and then flip over and fry the second side. Use medium fire and fry the chicken wings for around 8-10 minutes until they are cooked completely. Flip frequently at the last stage.
• Scoop extra oil and leave only 2 tablespoons. Wipe alway any fall-offs with a kitchen paper.
• Add the yolks to the pan. Using a spatula, constantly stir and press down on the yolks. So we can achieve a fine, sandy texture.
• Continue stirring over low heat until the mixture begins to foam and develop large, airy bubbles. Now return the chicken wings, mix and the sandy egg yolk will adhere automatically.

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