Century egg

Okay, so have you ever heard of a century egg? No? Well, it's a special kind of egg that has been preserved for a very long time, usually several months or even years!

When people make century eggs, they start with a regular chicken egg. The first thing they do is soak the egg in a mixture of salt, clay, and other ingredients. Then, they wrap the egg up and leave it alone for a while, usually several weeks or months.

During this time, something really interesting happens. The salt and other ingredients start to seep into the egg through the shell. This can actually change the way the egg looks and tastes! The egg white might turn a little bit brown, and the yolk might turn green or gray.

Some people think century eggs are really tasty! They might eat them plain, add them to soups or congee, or use them in other dishes. Other people find them a little bit strange or weird. It's okay if you don't like them - everyone has different tastes!

But whether or not you like century eggs, they are definitely an interesting food that has been enjoyed for a very long time. And that's how you can explain century eggs like you're five years old!