Ingredients for Red Sugar and Fermented Egg
Red Dates 5 pieces | Ginger 1 piece |
Brown Sugar 1 piece | Water 500 grams |
Eggs 2 | Fermented Rice Wine Lees 1 spoon |
Goji Berries a few |
Steps for Red Sugar and Fermented Egg

Step 1
Prepare red dates and ginger by removing pits and slicing them, set aside.
Step 2
It is recommended to have some brown sugar at home. It is better than rock sugar or granulated sugar. For 500ml of water, it is about 2-3 servings. If you only want to serve one person, reduce the quantity accordingly.
Step 3
Bring to a boil and cook for 6-7 minutes.
Step 4
Prepare a small amount of water in a bowl before beating the eggs. This will result in tender eggs.
Step 5
Turn off the heat once the sugar water is cooked, gently slide the eggs into the pot, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
Step 6
If preparing for children, you can serve a bowl at this point. For adults, you can add fermented rice wine lees. Sprinkle some goji berries if desired.
Step 7
Heat on low until it slightly simmers, then continue to cook for another 2 minutes before serving.
Step 8
Following this method will result in tender eggs with a subtle wine aroma. It is warm and delicious, stimulating the appetite and making mealtime enjoyable.
Step 9
This red sugar and fermented egg dish is more suitable for women. It can also be served to young children after removing the fermented rice wine lees.