Eggs - Recipes and Preservation

[William_Montgomery]

We will be expanding our laying flock soon, so eggs should be fairly plentiful again this year.

So, any favourite egg recipes you'd recommend?
I tend to keep it pretty simple when cooking eggs, but I'd like to get a few more interesting dishes under my belt.

Also, do you have any tried and tested methods/recipes for preserving eggs?
Dehydrating, freezing, water-glass(ing) etc.

Thanks.

 

[Chris]

Ajitsuke Tamago is probably my favourite form of egg. Cooked so the yolks are jammy/runny.

Perfect Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago)

Jammy Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) - These are sweet, salty and rich with plenty of umami flavor. Super easy to make. Perfect for your ramen bowl!

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[TeeDee]

I've never made century eggs but tempted.

I have however made Drug Eggs and they are very good.

I'm tempted to make Drugs eggs , let them marinade for 72 hours then pickle them.

 

[Jared]

I keep it simple.

Soft cheese spread on a deli wrap, couple of rashers of bacon, and topped with some slow cooked scrambled egg cooked in just butter. Rolled up, and wrapped in foil if togo.

 

[Pattree]

I have no idea how long they might last but my grandmother buttered eggs to preserve them during the war.
She just rubbed butter into the shells of fresh eggs to prevent them from being porous.

 

[Stew]

Another I’ve never done but I’ve seen egg yolks cured in salt.

It’s on my list to try!!

 

[TeeDee]

Another I’ve never done but I’ve seen egg yolks cured in salt.

It’s on my list to try!!

Have done this - and you can also flavour them.
Nice to then grate over pasta dishes and such like.

 

[British Red]

We will be expanding our laying flock soon, so eggs should be fairly plentiful again this year.

So, any favourite egg recipes you'd recommend?
I tend to keep it pretty simple when cooking eggs, but I'd like to get a few more interesting dishes under my belt.

Also, do you have any tried and tested methods/recipes for preserving eggs?
Dehydrating, freezing, water-glass(ing) etc.

Thanks.

This shows a number of ways to preserve eggs - they all work fairly well. We also did an exhaustive test on freezing in different ways if you are interested

 

[William_Montgomery]

I've never made century eggs but tempted.

I have however made Drug Eggs and they are very good.

I'm tempted to make Drugs eggs , let them marinade for 72 hours then pickle them.

Those Drug Eggs look very nice. There is talk of making some dishes for Chinese New Year, so I might contribute them. (I realise they aren't Chinese, but they would probably fit in quite well).

 

[William_Montgomery]

This shows a number of ways to preserve eggs - they all work fairly well. We also did an exhaustive test on freezing in different ways if you are interested

Cheers, Red. Yes, I am certainly interested. I'll give that a watch.

 

[Falstaff]

I've a big jar of pickled hard boiled eggs in white vinegar. Abpout a year old now, I keep them as a sort of protein backup. I've eaten a few and they are fine, just like the fish and chip shop ones.

 

[Tengu]

Thats how I preserve eggs.

And its one of those things that is pricey to buy, and cheap if you make your own.

 

[HillBill]

I tend to keep my egg recipes simple. Basically boiled, poached, scrambled, occasionally fried, a french style omelette with chives, or a tortilla de patatas (spanish omelette) Not the cheapest way this as you need EV olive oil to poach the potatoes, but damn its tasty. You can use the oil a good few times though. Vid below is the one i make it from.

 

[William_Montgomery]

I tend to keep my egg recipes simple. Basically boiled, poached, scrambled, occasionally fried, a french style omelette with chives, or a tortilla de patatas (spanish omelette) Not the cheapest way this as you need EV olive oil to poach the potatoes, but damn its tasty. You can use the oil a good few times though. Vid below is the one i make it from.

Same, I keep it simple. Pretty much just boil them, stick them in a pocket and eat them at work... I think I watched too much Columbo growing up.

 

[Mesquite]

I've a big jar of pickled hard boiled eggs in white vinegar. Abpout a year old now, I keep them as a sort of protein backup. I've eaten a few and they are fine, just like the fish and chip shop ones.

I occasionally do pickled hard boiled eggs but with some chillies thrown in with them. They're really tasty done that way and extremely moorish

 

[Falstaff]

I love the spanish omlette/tortilla but sadly controlling my weight makes them a rare treat. There seems to be a lot of variation as to whether they have potato in them ? There are some youtubes by spanish cooks who use a lot of spiced onion but no potato.
Egg fried rice/stir fry's are another regular favourite, and chopped up hard boiled in tuna dishes and curries.

 

[William_Montgomery]

This shows a number of ways to preserve eggs - they all work fairly well. We also did an exhaustive test on freezing in different ways if you are interested

Brilliant video. I'm aiming to get a batch dehydrated and powdered this weekend. Thanks.

 

[Pattree]

Deary deary me. I suppose the Second World War was a long time ago. If I never see dried egg again my life will at least be unblemished in that regard.

 

[British Red]

Deary deary me. I suppose the Second World War was a long time ago. If I never see dried egg again my life will at least be unblemished in that regard.

Done well it works very well for backpacking. It reconstitutes nicely for scramble or omelettes. It also is a good standby when the hens are moulting.

 

[bearbait]

Another vote here for Tortilla Española.

I use left-over cold potato rather than cooking it for the dish.

I make assorted variations on this theme using small pieces of chorizo, etc., depending on what's in the fridge.

Flexible! And quick (at least the way I do it)...