Century eggs, a Chinese delicacy with a rich history

The video explores the century egg, a Chinese delicacy known for its unique preservation method. It details the traditional preparation involving tea, quicklime, salt, and wood ashes, and traces its origins to the Ming Dynasty. Despite its acquired taste, the century egg remains popular, especially during special occasions, with a few artisans continuing its traditional production.

What is another name for the century egg?

• Silver Egg

• Millennium Egg

• Diamond Egg

• Golden Egg

Which of the following is NOT used in the traditional method of making century eggs?

• Tea

• Quicklime

• Vinegar

• Wood ashes

How are the eggs prepared before being left to preserve?

• Boiled and then cooled

• Covered in paste and rolled in rice husks

• Fried and then frozen

• Baked and then wrapped in leaves

During which dynasty is the origin of the century egg traced back to?

• Tang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What is the general public's initial reaction to the taste of century eggs?

• Instantly loved by everyone

• Mixed reactions

• Universally disliked

• Only children enjoy it