It looked nasty, but I'll tell you.. It was deliscious... One of the best things I ever had. I have forgotten what its called? And, where can I buy them in the US?
2006-08-08 14:04:49 · 20 answers · asked by johncharlesrealty 2 in Travel ➔ Vietnam ➔ Other - Vietnam
"vit lon"[ pronounced vit loan] it's a DUCK egg and you may be able to get them in an asian neighborhood or philipino restaurant... they are even more popular with the phillipinos they call them "ba lute"... ive seen them eat it on" fear factor ".. everyone ate 2 and "cleaned their plate"....
2006-08-09 12:58:54 · answer #1 · answered by ong jon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YUP, that's "VIT LON", n u can say it the way it spells. It could be the most terrible stuff for someone to look at either to eat but if u ever dare to tryi it, trust me, you wont forget and u wont regret also. IT'S BASICLY THE UNBORN DUCKS. usually, they boil them and then u r supposed to crack the egg and then u put some salt and pepper to eat together. It's really cheap, i think u guys can get 5 of them for a dollar in most of the market in VIETNAM. Come to VIETNAM and try it, it would be a great experience. anyway, if you want to look for it in America, just go to the Asian or Chinese grocery stores. they have them all but im not sure about the price cause i never bought it in america. well, try it and be exposed, have fun !
2006-08-11 15:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by scorpion_kulgirl89 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was not chicken egg as you thought. It was duck egg. It tastes good with a shot of liquor. Vietnamese call it :"hot vit lon". It contains lots of protiens and vitamins. You must serve it with a special herb: "rau ra(m)". The combination of this herb, salt and pepper enhances the taste. It also overcomes the egg smell.
You can buy this duck egg at any vietnamese or asian markets. Make sure you boil the eggs long enough before serving. 30' minimum. And start pump-up.....Good Luck!
2006-08-09 02:31:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah... absolutely rite. nasty may it look, it does taste very delicious. But u have to watch out for this kinda egg, which is called "balut". cuz in some places, they sell old eggs(I mean egg which is hatched by human several days ago), the baby chicken will grow older, it will look very very nasty with many hairs on it and taste like nothing on earth.
2006-08-09 04:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by suzielu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are called "balut" eggs. They are not considered as savory and delicious in the US. So it would be hard to find them, certainly not in the local grocery store. My guess is if you're living in a culturaly diverse city the best place to go would be to the areas where Asian or Indian communities have their own markets and ethnic grocery stores.
2006-08-08 21:17:45 · answer #5 · answered by styymy_2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vietnamese people call that dish: TRUNG VIT LON( boiled duck egg).First they hatch eggs and then they boil them. It's delicious and very nourishing. Chnese people used that dish as tonic for the sick, such as ginseng of korea. I don't know whether that dish is sold in usa or not. But why don't U go to a vietnamese restaurant and ask for it?
2006-08-09 05:26:34 · answer #6 · answered by totomo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called a "baloot" (don't know if that's the right spelling ) It's an egg with a unborn chicken inside, said to be buried undergroud and served after fermation, to my understanding. I used to work with some oriental women that ate them.
2006-08-08 21:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by chrissy123 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe in an Asian grocery store or butchers?
This is a delicay in The Philippines too
2006-08-08 21:08:49 · answer #8 · answered by LadyRebecca 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The full name of this stuff called "Trứng vá»t lá»n".
- Trứng = Egg.
- Vá»t = Duck.
- Lá»n = Unusual.
2006-08-13 12:53:43 · answer #9 · answered by nguyenthanhtungtinbk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called hot bit lon in vietnamese. I like eatting the yellow stuff
2006-08-10 17:31:15 · answer #10 · answered by rosy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋