Urine Eggs

This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.Broadcast Transcript: In spring, a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of urine-soaked eggs. You heard that right. Here in Dongyang, China, eggs boiled in the urine of 10-year-old boys are a considered a delicacy of spring. Also known as virgin boy eggs, the custom goes back centuries and is believed to bestow amazing health benefits. Though some Chinese medical experts are skeptical about this claim and raise concerns about their particular mode of preparation, many local residents, both young and old, claim that eating these eggs at every meal improves circulation, cools and reinvigorates the body and prevents joint pain. The custom, by the way, has been named an intangible cultural heritage. Not intangible enough if you ask me. #ceas #china #hacke