Fermented Egg and Apple Stew

1.Heat the vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat.

2.Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

3.Add the diced sour apples to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples start to soften.

4.Pour in the vegetable broth, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine.

5.Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the apples to become tender.

6.Carefully add the quartered fermented duck eggs to the stew, gently stirring to incorporate them without breaking them apart.

7.Simmer the stew for an additional 5 minutes to warm the eggs through and blend the flavors.

8.Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

9.Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.