Smelt eggs burst on your tongue with a surprising, salty flavor. Consider adding a quail egg ($2.00) as the perfect accompaniment.
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Smelt eggs burst on your tongue with a surprising, salty flavor. Consider adding a quail egg ($2.00) as the perfect accompaniment.