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I have mentioned before that understanding and respecting ingredients plays an integral role to the outcome of a food dish. When you understand the basics, the more complex recipes seem to be far easier to achieve.
Today I am going to discuss eggs - the main one consumed by people which comes from Chickens and used in savoury and sweet applications. I will explain the different applications and processes.
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The actual structure of the egg is made up of shell and within it, contains a yolk and a clear viscose liquid. The yolk is held in place by Chalazae which is threads of albumin protein located on each side of the yolk.
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The picture above reveals the anatomical structure of the egg.
Egg Whites and Egg Yolks
Egg Whites are mainly made up of water, but do contain proteins - the main being Ovalbumin. It will thicken and solidify when heated to about 60 degree Celsius.
Some examples of using egg whites include the following and many of the pictures are my own which you can click on the link to take you to that recipe.
Egg White Recipes
Pavlova
My Macarons
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My Italian Meringue Mixture
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(which is used for Macarons or can be made into meringues as pictured below)
It's very important that when you are whisking up egg whites that no water is in the bowl. The bowl must be completely clean and dry before egg whites are put in. By using a mixmaster you will get a really wonderful outcome to make an Italian Meringue which is also used with a hot sugar syrup.
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Egg White Omellete
The Yolk contains lots of proteins and fats, one in particular being Lecithin which has an emulsifying effect and enables textures and softness. It can be coagulated between 65 and 70 degrees Celcius and diluted in liquid between 80 to 85 degrees Celsius.
Egg Yolk Recipes
My Mayonnaise
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Making your own mayonnaise is a wonderful thing, it allows you to produce something that is fresh and free of preservatives. It also enables you to add your own flavours and seasoning.
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Lemon Curd
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My Mousse
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Egg White and Egg Yolk Together
My Poached Egg
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Through my pictures with the links attached - you will really start to understand how to use eggs and appreciate their different applications. Eggs are one of the most used and found ingredients in foods and they are such a wonderful source of nutrition as well.
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What's your favourite egg recipe?
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I love to have egg burger while sipping my favorite Kopi Luwak Coffee in the morning breakfast or during the snacks time in the evening.
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Regards,
Finn Felton
You realise I am a coffee lover?! Eggs for breakfast is one of my favourites - especially poached and slightly runny. And as for coffee...well you have me hook line and sinker!!! Thanks for visiting x
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Thanks so much Maria, that is lovely of you. xx
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