Ingredients
- 2 duck eggs, raw/uncooked with embryos at 16 days of development or less
- 1/2 of a small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons of cane vinegar
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Start by placing a small pot over medium-high heat.
- Add enough water to the pot to cover the duck eggs once they are placed inside.
- Let this heat up until the water starts to boil.
- Using tongs, carefully pick up the duck eggs and slowly lower them into the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Let this cook for at least 30 minutes.
- When it is almost done cooking, combine the vinegar and onion in a small bowl.
- Carefully remove the duck eggs from the boiling water with the tongs then set them aside to cool.
- Let the duck eggs rest until they are cool enough to handle.
- Now take an egg and crack it open just a little bit while holding it upright.
- Pour the liquid contents of the duck egg into the bowl with the vinegar and onions.
- Remove the rest of the egg shell and place the balut in the bowl.
- Repeat the previous step with the remaining egg(s).
- Season the duck eggs with your preference of salt or pepper.
- Serve immediately, while its still warm.

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