Questions tagged [eggs]
Questions about eggs and egg based foods, or egg substitutions in recipes.
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Good video on separating eggs
Could anyone point me to a good video on cracking an egg and then separating the white and the yolk? I need to improve my technique. For every few eggs that I crack I end up with little bits of egg ...
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Reverse engineer the Perfect Japanese Omelet
I've come across this video of a very impressive japanese omelet and I've been trying to understand how it's done and what do I need to make it at home.
I've seen this video reproducing the technique,...
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How is mass egg-frying performed?
I'm currently at a hotel in Spain. We are having a buffet breakfast and one of the meals are sunny-side-up fried eggs. I estimate they probably fry several hundred eggs per breakfast. I wondered how ...
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Chocolate mousse with cooked eggs?
Most recipes I have seen for mousse require you to use egg yolks and don't involve any cooking of the egg. It's my understanding that when an egg's yolk is still soft (or not cooked at all in this ...
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How long to steam eggs for? (Instead of hard boiling)
I'm steaming eggs, rather than hard-boiling (I want the same effect), because it's convenient as I'm using the steam from some boiling chickpeas underneath.
But I can't seem to find a definitive ...
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How can I boil an ostrich egg to ensure it is soft boiled?
Is there some guide I can use for cooking soft boiled ostrich eggs?
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Cracked Eggs & Safety
I bought some fresh eggs the other day which don't expire until next month.
They've remained in the fridge in their carton. I just realised that a few of the eggs are cracked.
Is it still safe to ...
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How to minimise sugar in meringue
My wife just complained that she can't eat my meringue because they have too much sugar in them. She suggested I cook them with less sugar. However, without sugar the meringue won't work right. What ...
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Why do my egg whites separate after whipping?
Every time I try to whip egg whites, I seem to end up with the same problem. After a good bit of strenuous beating with the whisk, the egg whites finally reach the "firm peak" stage. I then go grab ...
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What differences are there between Chia and Flax Eggs?
In substituting Flax Eggs (milled/ground flax seeds in a water slurry, after they congeal) for regular eggs, I have found them to be a versatile aide in baking and thickening any number of dishes.
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Troubleshooting a soufflé that collapses during baking
I am trying to make a cheese soufflé to surprise my girlfriend on her birthday (24 Jan). After several cooking trials, I still face a key problem: my soufflé collapsed after baking for 25-30 minutes.
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How do I leave fried eggs intact?
Note: I looked through to see if there were any similar questions, but it appears that most of them were about eggs done over easy.
I like having my fried eggs over hard. Unfortunately, it seems that ...
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Could you describe the Soufflé technique?
Could you describe the Soufflé technique? What pitfalls should you avoid?
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What is the recommended temperature for cooking eggs?
Omelette, scrambled eggs etc. Are there any visual cues by which you could know if the eggs are "Safely cooked"?
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Collapsing soufflé
A few months ago I attempted a soufflé and had mixed success (i.e. failure). I determined that I enjoyed both the taste and the presentation, but I just haven't gained the confidence to try again.
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How do I make the panko bread stick to my egg-coated chicken?
I am trying to do a pan-fried schnitzel with chicken breast coated in a mix of eggs, salt, pepper, some ketchup, a bit of olive-oil and sweet paprika.
Once I coat the chicken in the egg mix, I try to ...
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How to thoroughly bread meat with eggs and flour for frying without the mess
When making dishes like Chicken Parmesan, fried zucchini, general tso's, etc, and prepare the breaded item, I first scramble a few eggs then dip the the item from there into either flour or ...
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Can I substitute whole eggs for egg whites in cake mix?
A box of white cake mix needs three egg whites. If substituting whole eggs for egg whites, how many whole eggs would I use?
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Can you peel a soft boiled egg?
Is there anything other than the temperature of the shell making it difficult to peel? I'm sure the white would be firm enough to withstand a gentle peeling if you're careful?
I was hypothesizing ...
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What is the difference between white and brown eggs?
I always use brown extra large eggs, but I can't honestly say why I do this other than habit at this point. Are there any distinct advantages or disadvantages like flavor, shelf life, etc?
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Can I boil eggs in the same pot I'm boiling something else?
I know cooking the eggs kills the salmonella and that the risk is small even for raw eggs. However, I stopped boiling the eggs in the same pot I'm boiling something else, like potatoes, when I learnt ...
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How to remove bits of egg shell from a cracked egg?
Sometimes when I crack eggs, I end up with a bit of shell in the egg. How can I easily get the shell out, as it always seems to evade my fingers?
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Sniffing out a rotten egg from the dozen
Is it possible to tell if an egg has gone off?
I am not referring to those eggs that have been especially brined to look like they've been sitting around for decades, but to fresh eggs you want to ...
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Cooking an egg without oil or butter
I like scrambled and fried eggs but the butter or oil probably add unnecessary calories. How can I fry an egg with no butter? I tried in a Teflon pan but it was a mess.
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Egg yolks vs Whole eggs
I'm about to make cinnamon rolls & one recipe calls for 2 whole eggs. The other recipe calls for 3 egg yolks. Which one will give me a moist, soft, cinnamon roll?
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Why is putting an egg in the microwave not recommended?
I would like to know why it is not recommended to put an egg in the microwave.
Where does this "legend" comes from ?
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Can you eat turkey eggs?
I'm considering acquiring a few turkey hens and was wondering can you eat Turkey eggs? Has anyone eaten one? How do they taste?
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Why do yolks break so easily (sometimes)?
Separating eggs without breaking the yolk isn't one of those problems that keeps me awake at night. Nevertheless, there are occasions where I can't get a single damn yolk to hold together and other ...
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Can I make pickled eggs that don't require refrigeration?
This time of year I have a ton of extra eggs. In the winter I have fewer. I have, therefore, been experimenting with egg preservation techniques.
I like pickled eggs a lot. They aren't very versatile ...
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How much do egg yolks and whites weigh, in grams?
I have an Italian recipe that has been translated to English. The recipe calls for 360g egg whites and 240g yolks. Can anyone tell me how much this is?
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What does beating eggs actually do (chemically speaking)?
When I look at a lot of recipes, any eggs usually have to be beaten before they're added. If it's all going to be mixed anyway (and well, in dough for example) is it really necessary?
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How to store hard boiled eggs that are peeled so to avoid moisture build up?
On the weekend I usually make 10 hard boiled eggs and peel them so I can eat 2 every morning during the work week. It's a big time saver in the morning, but when I store them in a plastic container in ...
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How to soft boil an egg
Is there a fool proof way to make sure the white of the egg is set but either all or some of the yolk remains runny?
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How can I prevent bacon mayonnaise from splitting when above fridge temp?
I know how to fix a split mayonnaise made with olive or vegetable oil - that's not a problem.
I have made Kenji Lopez-Alt's recipe for animal fat mayonnaise (bacon fat, for putting on a burger). It ...
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How long can boiled eggs be stored in the fridge?
I boiled some eggs one week ago and forgot to eat them, so they stayed in the fridge. How long will they stay consumable in there?
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How long do eggs last in the refrigerator out of the shell?
I dropped my carton of eggs when putting away groceries. The eggs were broken severely enough that the internal membrane ruptured and I had to remove them from their shells. I went ahead and used ...
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Resolve a "the eggs take longer than the pizza" issue?
I often cook a typical frozen pizza like this
in a typical mini-oven like this
I go with a nominal 420° indicated on the small over for 13 minutes. ("12-14 mins" suggested on the packaging....
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omelettes and scrambled eggs - How long can I store them?
Is it a good idea to keep make a lot of them and keep them in the refrigerator? I like them for breakfast but I don't like cooking every morning. For how long I can keep them?
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How to poach an egg without vinegar?
What is the best way to poach an egg without vinegar? Is there a quick and easy alternative?
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Why do scrambled/fried eggs stick less when cooked with butter instead of oil?
Whenever I'm doing scrambled or fried eggs, I use butter and a regular frying pan (aluminium I think) without any special non-stick coating. They never stick to the pan, it's as if they're floating on ...
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How can I ensure that scrambled eggs will be fully cooked?
I have some sort of digestive intolerance towards eggs that are not fully cooked, although I can handle some softness in egg yolks. In the case of fried or boiled eggs, this means that the whites are ...
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Perfect Hollandaise every time using a blender/food processor?
I was a cook at a cafe recently that was buying in Hollandaise. I started making the sauce from scratch following the same basic procedure each time but got varying results. sometimes the Hollandaise ...
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Why do you need eggs when making icecream?
I was looking for a good recipe to make pistachio almond ice cream, but all of them needed Eggs.
My uncle used to sell home ice cream in Mexico, and I'm 100% that he never used an egg to make ...
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How can I keep meringue pie-topping from falling?
Nothin' better on a hot summer afternoon than a slice of cold pie... And nothin' says "summer" like a great big fluffy meringue topping over that slab of rhubarb/lemon/banana custard.
Unfortunately, ...
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How long do eggs last outside the refrigerator and out of the shell?
How long would eggs last out of the refrigerator and out of the shell?
This may be a strange question, but I'm planning on baking them afterwards. And I'll leave them out only around 6 hours at room ...
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What differences, practical and aesthetic, are there between egg washes?
An egg wash can be done in six major variations: [with | out egg white] mixed with [water | milk | cream].
My first hit when searching 'egg wash ratio' My Persian Kitchen where the use was for ...
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How can I create a scotch egg with a runny yolk?
I ate a scotch egg at thebreslin.com in New York City.
The dish was clearly cooked fresh and the yolk of the egg was still runny when I cut into it. It was pretty amazing.
My question - how can I ...
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In general, can I substitute egg species for either egg-only or egg-centric dishes?
(Prompted by an interesting radio show on ducks and duck eggs).
For general uses, in either an egg-only dish, or an egg-centric dish like a custard or quiche, can I use eggs other than chicken eggs?
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How do I temper an egg?
I just saw a recipe that said to "temper" an egg, which I had never heard of before. I did a little reading on it, but what is the easiest/best way to do it?
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