So, what is white, yellow and black all over? An egg boiled in sulfur water, of course! What? You’ve never done that before? Well, the folks in Hakone, Japan swear by these double stinky eggs. Legend has it that if you eat one it adds 7 years to your life. Can’t hurt to try it, right?
While my little sis was here, we took a trip to Hakone to take in the sights and relative quiet away from the insane metropolis of Tokyo. Trips like these are what keep me sane. It is always a breath of fresh air getting away from the sky scrapers and into nature. Unless that air is full of sulfur. Not so fresh in that case.
So, going back to the eggs… As you can see, Brad was really excited about his egg. These black eggs come from a volcanic area in Hakone where sulfur water is plentiful. Trust me. You can’t miss it. Steamy stinky area just up the hill to your left…
Fortunately the eggs did not taste the way the air smelled. Just normal boiled eggs. With Halloween fast approaching, I thought this would be a great way to kick off my next few posts that will be focused on spooky treats! So, get your favorite scary movie and snuggle up for a few days of frighteningly yummy tricks and treats (including an extra cocktail post!) Oh, and before I forget, the recipe for Black Eggs:
Black Eggs
Makes 4 black eggs
4 eggs
Vat of sulfur water from a volcanic area in Hakone, Japan (other volcanic areas are acceptable as well but results may vary)
Drop eggs in sulfur water. Plug nose and wait for 5 minutes. Carefully remove eggs from sulfur water, nose still plugged. Allow eggs to cool, then pick off the black shell and eat. Unplug nose. Wait, never mind…plug it again.
*Note: Do not try this recipe.
