House of Confucius Fried Eggs

In the family kitchen of the Kong House (the descendants of Confucius) in Shandong, eggs are used for everyday fare. But instead of preparing the egg whites and egg yolks together, they are fried separately, then seasoned in stock again. This thoughtful way in which ingredients, however ordinary, are prepared in order to maximise visual and taste effects, is a typical hallmark of Kong cuisine. The question of diet may not have been uppermost in the minds of the cooks, but those who wish to