The great thing about eggs is just how versatile they are! How do you normally like your eggs? Hard-boiled, scrambled, fried, poached – the possibilities are endless! But just when you thought you’d seen every possible way to prepare eggs, we’ve added an additional 4 to the realm of possibilities. You better buckle up because you’re in for one heck of a ride.
1. “Pouched” Eggs
You’ll Need:
- 3 eggs
- vegetable oil
Extra:
- plastic wrap
- cooking twine
- scallions to garnish
Here’s How:
1.1 Place the plastic wrap in a small bowl, add a few drops of oil, and crack an egg on top. Pull the plastic wrap up and secure it with cooking twine. Repeat with the other 2 eggs.
1.2 Place the egg pouches in a pot of hot water for 12-15 minutes and then submerge them in cold water. Remove the plastic wrap and serve your new favorite version of poached eggs with scallions.
2. Daisy Eggs
You’ll Need:
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 1 toothpick
- unflavored dental floss
Here’s How:
2.1 Tie a loose knot in the dental floss, stick a toothpick through the loop, and tighten the knot.
2.2 Push the toothpick into the center of the hard-boiled egg and use the floss to cut a zigzag pattern around the egg.
3. Egg Salad
You’ll Need:
- 3 hard-boiled eggs
- onion bag
For the egg salad:
- 3 oz mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
- scallions to garnish
Here’s How:
3.1 Add the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Then press the hard-boiled eggs through the onion bag.
3.2 Mix well and garnish with fresh scallions.
4. Long Egg
You’ll Need:
- 4 eggs
- vegetable oil
Extra:
- 1 water glass (Ø 2 inch)
- 1 Shotglas (Ø 1½ inch)
- 1 pot of water
Here’s How:
4.1 Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Grease a shot glass with vegetable oil and add the beaten egg yolks.
4.2 Place the shot glass in a pot of water over low heat, cover with a lid, and let it sit until it reaches about 200°F.
4.3 Remove the solid egg yolk mass from the shot glass and put it in a greased water glass. Pour the whisked egg whites into the water glass.
4.4 Place the water glass in a pot of hot water and cover with a lid. Once the egg whites have solidified, slide the roll out of the glass while it is still warm.
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