Egg
Also called chicken egg
Eggs thicken and bind when heated, thanks to protein coagulation.
Flavor profile
Aroma: sulfur, rich, savory
Good to know
Forms: raw, boiled, poached, fried, scrambled
Storage: Refrigerated unwashed eggs can last up to 3 weeks.
How to use egg
Meatball Marvel
Heat the mix, and the ovalbumin and ovomucin proteins in eggs will work like culinary glue, holding everything together.
Meringue Mastery
Whipping disrupts egg proteins like ovalbumin, creating a foam that bakes into cloud-like peaks.
What goes with egg
- Cheddar. Melted cheddar's fat and sharpness enrich eggs' smooth texture.
- Asparagus. A runny yolk acts as a sauce for asparagus, coating its grassy flavor in richness.
- Butter. Butter's milk fat makes scrambled eggs and sauces silky.
- Cream. Cream and egg set into custard because yolk proteins thicken as they heat.
- Milk. Milk loosens egg into a soft custard or scramble.
- Black pepper. Black pepper's spice cuts through egg's inherent richness.
- Tomato. Moisture in tomatoes prevents eggs from drying out.
- Flour. Egg provides structure and richness to flour in cakes.
- Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is an emulsion of egg yolk and oil, so egg's own lecithin holds it together.
- Gochujang. A runny yolk softens gochujang's heat and turns into sauce over rice.
Mistakes to avoid
- Overheated proteins turn rubbery. Avoid the texture of a super ball.
- If you skip the whisking, you'll miss that perfect, airy meringue foam.
Ideas for tonight
- Scrambled eggs with chives
- Egg drop soup
- Omelette with cheese
Egg: questions
What does egg taste like?
Eggs thicken and bind when heated, thanks to protein coagulation., with an aroma that is sulfur, rich, savory.
What goes well with egg?
Egg pairs best with cheddar, asparagus, butter, cream, milk. Melted cheddar's fat and sharpness enrich eggs' smooth texture.
How do you use egg in cooking?
Meatball Marvel: heat the mix, and the ovalbumin and ovomucin proteins in eggs will work like culinary glue, holding everything together.
How should you store egg?
Refrigerated unwashed eggs can last up to 3 weeks.
What is the most common mistake with egg?
Overheated proteins turn rubbery. Avoid the texture of a super ball.
