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Duck Egg Yolks
Rich, fatty, and intensely eggy with a deep savory brininess (salted); the texture is waxy and dense compared to chicken yolk.
Lens analyzedDuck egg yolks are richer, larger, and more deeply colored than chicken yolks, with a higher fat content that produces a denser, creamier result in baking and cooking. In Chinese pastry they are most famously used as the salted yolk centers of Cantonese mooncakes.
Where it comes from
Salted duck egg yolks are a prized ingredient in Chinese cooking, made by curing whole duck eggs in brine until the yolk turns rich and firm, then famously tucked into the center of mooncakes to mimic the moon. North American cooks can buy them vacuum-packed or whole in Asian markets, often sold separately from the whites.
Buying it
For mooncakes, look for pre-salted duck egg yolks sold vacuum-packed or in brine at Asian grocery stores. Fresh duck eggs are available at specialty and Asian markets.
Storing it
Fresh duck eggs keep refrigerated for 4–6 weeks. Salted yolks should be used from their vacuum pack within the labeled date; raw yolks once separated should be used immediately.
Keeps about 3 days in the fridge.
Out of duck egg yolks? Good swaps
General cooking guidance — always check the labels on the products you use. Listahan’s allergen checks run automatically when you plan a recipe in the app. Not medical advice.
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Common questions about duck egg yolks
What can I use instead of duck egg yolks?
Good swaps include Salted chicken egg yolks, Chicken egg yolks. Each behaves a little differently — see the swaps above for notes, and always check labels for allergens.
How do I store duck egg yolks?
Fresh duck eggs keep refrigerated for 4–6 weeks. Salted yolks should be used from their vacuum pack within the labeled date; raw yolks once separated should be used immediately. It keeps about 3 days in the fridge.
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