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Century Eggs: A Test of Time
Century eggs, also known as hundred-year eggs, are a Chinese delicacy made by preserving duck, chicken, or quail eggs in a mixture of clay, ash, salt, quicklime, and rice hulls for several weeks or months. The result is a jelly-like egg with a strong, pungent odor. While they are a beloved comfort food for many, their distinctive smell and appearance can be off-putting for the uninitiated.
