List of egg dishes
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Egg (food)
Eggs are laid by females of many different species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, and have probably been eaten by mankind for millennia. Bird and reptile eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen , and vitellus , contained within various thin membranes...
dishes:
Plain egg dishes
- Boiled egg, including boiling long enough for the yolk to solidify ("hard boiled") or just long enough for the albumen (egg white) to solidify ("soft boiled")
- Coddled eggCoddled eggIn cooking, coddled eggs are gently or lightly cooked eggs. They can be partially cooked, mostly cooked, or hardly cooked at all...
- Fried eggFried eggA fried egg is a food made from an egg fried whole with minimal accompaniment. They are traditionally eaten for breakfast in western countries, but may be eaten at other times of the day.-China:...
, including yolks which are cooked lightly ("over easy"), thoroughly ("over hard"), or mostly uncooked ("sunny side up") - OmeletteOmeletteIn cuisine, an omelette or omelet is a dish made from beaten eggs quickly cooked with butter or oil in a frying pan, sometimes folded around a filling such as cheese, vegetables, meat , or some combination of the above...
- Poached eggPoached eggA poached egg is an egg that has been cooked by poaching, that is, in water.-Preparation:The egg is cracked into a bowl of any size, and then gently slid into a pan of simmering water and cooked until the egg white has mostly solidified, but the yolk remains soft...
- Scrambled eggsScrambled eggsScrambled eggs is a dish made from beaten whites and yolks of eggs . Beaten eggs are put into a hot pot or pan and stirred frequently, forming curds as they coagulate.-Sample preparation:...
Savory egg dishes
- Bacon and eggsFull breakfastA full breakfast is a meal that consists of several courses, traditionally a starter , a main course, tea with milk, toast and marmalade or other preserves. Many variations are possible....
(various) - Balut (southeast Asia)
- Bi pong mounBi pong mounBi pong moun is a Cambodian dish, consisting of fried eggs and white rice. Beaten eggs are preferred and herbs are added for flavor. Unbeaten eggs are usually cooked until crisp on one side and somewhat raw on the other side. Salt and soy sauce are used to flavor the eggs, and soy sauce...
(Cambodia) - BrikBrikBrik or Brick is a Tunisian derivative of the börek consisting of thin warka pastry around a filling commonly deep fried. The best-known version is the egg brik, a whole egg in a triangular pastry pocket with chopped onion, tuna, harissa and parsley.Brik pastry is made by slapping a sticky lump...
(Tunisia) - ChawanmushiChawanmushiChawanmushi is an egg custard dish found in Japan that uses the seeds of ginkgo. Unlike many other custards, it is usually eaten as an appetizer...
(Japan) - Chinese steamed eggsChinese steamed eggsChinese steamed eggs or water egg is a Chinese home-style dish found all over China. Eggs are beaten to a consistency similar to what would be used for an omelette and then steamed.-Preparation:...
- CilbirCilbirÇılbır is a Turkish dish of poached eggs with yoghurt . It is also common to have the dish topped with Aleppo pepper infused, melted butter.-External links:...
(Turkey) - Creamed eggs on toastCreamed eggs on toastCreamed Eggs on Toast is a breakfast dish in the United States. It consists of toast or biscuits covered in a gravy made from bechamel sauce and chopped hard-boiled eggs. The gravy is often flavored with black pepper.-Recipes:* * -See also:...
(United States) - Croque Madame (France)
- Dalgyal changjorim (salted egg, Korea)
- Deviled eggs *Egg jumãri (Romania)
- Egg bhurjiEgg bhurjiEgg Bhurji or Egg khagina , is a dish popular in north and western India. Its preparation and appearance are similar to scrambled eggs and the Parsi dish Akuri. The difference lies in the addition of sautéed chopped onions, chilies, and optional spices...
(Indian) - Egg butter (Finland)
- Egg foo yung
- Egg in the basketEgg in the basketHole in One Sandwich — also known by many other names — is an egg fried in a hole of a slice of bread. The slice of bread can also be substituted with a waffle or bagel.-Description:...
- Egg khesh (India)
- Egg-drop soup
- Egg mayonnaise
- Egg saladEgg saladEgg salad is part of a tradition of salads involving a high-protein and low-carbohydrate food mixed with seasonings in the form of spices, herbs, and other foods, and bound with mayonnaise...
- Egg thread nets (to hold other foods - Thailand)
- Eggs and brainsEggs and brainsEggs 'n' brains is a breakfast meal consisting of pork brains and scrambled eggs. It is a dish of the Portuguese cuisine known as Omolete de Mioleira...
- Eggs BenedictEggs BenedictEggs Benedict is a dish that consists of two halves of an English muffin, topped with ham or bacon, poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce.-Origin:There are conflicting accounts as to the origin of Eggs Benedict, including:...
- Eggs Connaught
- Eggs do pyaza (India)
- Eggs Fitzpatrick (Ireland)
- Eggs moghlai (India, U.K.)
- Eggs Muldoon
- Eggs NeptuneEggs NeptuneEggs Neptune is a layered breakfast/brunch dish consisting of a split English muffin, crab meat, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. It is a variation of Eggs Benedict with crab meat replacing Canadian bacon.-External links:*...
- Eggs thoren (India)
- Eggy Lemon (Corey Kearns)
- Ervilhas com ovos (Portugal)
- Flaeskeaeggekage (bacon and egg cake, Denmark)
- Fried egg sandwichEgg sandwichAn egg sandwich is a sandwich with some kind of egg filling. Sliced boiled eggs or egg salad are popular options. Fried egg and scrambled egg sandwiches are an alternative for those who want a hot meal.- Types of egg sandwich :...
- FrittataFrittataFrittata is an egg-based dish similar to an omelette or quiche, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, vegetables or pasta...
- Fu yung egg slices (China)
- Gari foto (West Africa)
- Geran changsik (Korea)
- Hangtown fryHangtown fryHangtown fry is a type of omelette made famous during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s. The most common version includes bacon and oysters combined with eggs, and fried together.The dish was invented in Placerville, California, then known as Hangtown...
(U.S.) - Huevos motuleñosHuevos motuleñosHuevos motuleños is a breakfast food originated in the town of Motul . The dish is made with eggs on tortillas with black beans and cheese, often with other ingredients such as ham, peas, plantains, and salsa picante. In addition to being served in many restaurants in Yucatán, Quintana Roo and...
(Mexico) - Huevos rancherosHuevos rancherosHuevos rancheros is a classic Mexican breakfast dish popular throughout much of the Americas consisting of eggs served in the style of the traditional large mid-morning fare on poor farms....
(Latin America) - Indian OmeletteIndian OmeletteAn Indian omelette is a version of the omelette found in Indian cuisine. Its main ingredients are eggs, herbs, tomatoes and spices that vary by region....
- Jaja faszerowane (Poland)
- Kai doon (Thailand)
- Kai kwan (Thailand)
- Kai look koei (Thailand)
- Kai tian (Thailand)
- Kai tord gup moo (Thailand)
- Kai yat saiKai yat saiKai yat sai is a type of Thai omelette. The name means "stuffed eggs". The egg is cooked lightly, topped with various ingredients , seasoned with fish sauce and/or oyster sauce, and then folded over....
(Thailand) - KedgereeKedgereeKedgeree is a dish consisting of cooked, flaked fish , boiled rice, parsley, hard-boiled eggs, curry powder, butter or cream and occasionally sultanas.Kedgeree is thought to have originated with an Indian rice-and-bean or rice-and-lentil dish Khichri, traced back to 1340 or...
- Kluski z zoltek (Poland)
- KooKoo (Iranian - various)
- Loco mocoLoco MocoLoco moco is a dish native to Hawaiian cuisine. There are many variations, but the essential loco moco consists of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy. Variations may include chili, bacon, ham, Spam, kalua pork, Portuguese sausage, teriyaki beef, teriyaki...
- MachacaMachacaMachaca is a dish prepared originally most commonly from dried, spiced beef or pork, then rehydrated and pounded to make it tender. The reconstituted meat would then be used to prepare any number of dishes...
and eggs (Northwest Mexico, Southwest U.S.) - MenemenMenemen (food)Menemen is a Turkish dish which includes egg, onion, tomato and green peppers , and spices such as ground black pepper, ground red pepper, salt, oregano, and mint). Black or green olives can be included as ingredients...
(Turkey) - MigasMigasMigas is the name used for a dish in Spanish and Portuguese cuisine and a significantly different dish in Tex-Mex cuisine.-Spanish migas:...
(Spain) - 'Ojja bi'l-Hrus (Tunisia)
- OkonomiyakiOkonomiyakiis a Japanese dish containing a variety of ingredients. The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning "what you like" or "what you want", and yaki meaning "grilled" or "cooked" . Okonomiyaki is mainly associated with Kansai or Hiroshima areas of Japan, but is widely available throughout the...
(Japan) - One Eyed Jack aka Egg in the basketEgg in the basketHole in One Sandwich — also known by many other names — is an egg fried in a hole of a slice of bread. The slice of bread can also be substituted with a waffle or bagel.-Description:...
(many) - Oto (West Africa)
- PericoPerico (dish)Perico is a Venezuelan and Colombian popular dish prepared with scrambled eggs, butter, sautéed diced onions, and tomatoes. It may also include ground peppers, annatto and occasionally hot peppers. It can be regarded as a tropical version of scrambled eggs, and can be eaten alone, with bread,...
(Venezuela) - Pickled eggPickled eggPickled eggs are hard boiled eggs preserved by pickling.After the eggs are hard boiled the shell is removed and they are submerged in a solution of vinegar, salt, spices, and other seasonings. Recipes vary from the traditional brine solution used for pickles to other solutions which can impart a...
- Salted duck eggSalted duck eggA salted duck egg is a Chinese preserved food product made by soaking duck eggs in brine, or packing each egg in damp, salted charcoal. In Asian supermarkets, these eggs are sometimes sold covered in a thick layer of salted charcoal paste. The eggs may also be sold with the salted paste removed,...
(China) - Scalloped eggs
- Scotch eggs
- ShakshoukaShakshoukaShakshouka is a dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, often spiced with cumin. It is believed to have Algerian and Tunisian origins.-Etymology:...
- Smoked egg (China)
- StrattaStrattaStrata or stratta is a family of layered casserole dishes in American cuisine.The most common modern variant is a brunch dish, similar to a quiche or frittata, made from a mixture which mainly consists of bread, eggs and cheese. It may also include meat or vegetables. The usual preparation requires...
- Tamago dashimaki (Japan)
- Tamago kake gohanTamago kake gohanTamago kake gohan or Tamago gohan in short is a popular Japanese breakfast food consisting of cooked rice topped or mixed with raw egg and—optionally—soy sauce.- Background :...
(Japan) - TamagoyakiTamagoyakiThis article is about a meal. For the Merzbow album, see Tamago .Tamagoyaki 卵焼き is a type of Japanese omelette, which is made by rolling together several layers of cooked egg...
(Japan) - Tea-leaf egg (China)
- ToknenengToknenengTokneneng, a famous Tempura-like Filipino street food, made by deep-frying orange batter covered hard-boiled eggs. A popular variation of Tokneneng is Kwek-kwek. The main difference between the two lies in the egg that is used. Tokneneng is traditionally made with chicken or duck eggs, while...
(Philippines) - Thousand-year egg (China)
- Woodcock (U.K.)
Sweet egg dishes
- AvgofetaAvgofetaAvgofeta is the Greek version of a simple French toast. It is prepared by dipping thin slices of bread into beaten eggs then frying them in oil or butter. Some times cream or milk is added to the egg mix. Sugar is sprinkled on the cooked slices and in some regions people would add cinnamon as...
- Custard pieCustard pieA custard pie is any type of uncooked custard mixture added to an uncooked or partially cooked crust and baked together. In North America, custard pie commonly refers to a plain mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and sometimes nutmeg combined with a pie crust...
- Datemaki (Japan)
- DivinityDivinity (confectionery)Divinity is a nougat-like confectionery made mainly with egg white, corn syrup, and sugar. Flavorings, chopped dried fruit and chopped nuts are optional, but frequent ingredients...
(U.S.) - Doce de ovos (Portugal)
- Egg custard
- KremboKremboChocolate-coated marshmallow treats are produced in different variations around the world, with several countries claiming to have invented it or hailing it as their "national confection." The first chocolate-coated marshmallow treat was created about 200 years ago in Denmark.-Chocolate teacake:In...
(Israel) - Fios de ovosFios de ovosAngel hair, called in Portuguese fios de ovos is a traditional Portuguese sweet food made of eggs , drawn into thin strands and boiled in sugar syrup...
(Portugal) - Foi tong (Thailand, derived from Portugal's fios de ovos)
- Huevos reales (Spain, Latin America)
- Kanom mo Kaeng (Thailand)
- KaiserschmarrnKaiserschmarrnKaiserschmarrn is one of the best known Austrian desserts, popular in the former Austria–Hungary as well as in Bavaria....
(Austria and Germany) - Keiran Soumen (Japan, derived from Portugal's fios de ovos)
- Khagina (Iran, Pakistan)
- Lampreia de ovos (Portugal)
- MeringueMeringueMeringue is a type of dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar, occasionally some recipes may call for adding an acid such as cream of tartar or a small amount of vinegar and a binding agent such as cornstarch found in icing sugar which may be added in addition to the corn starch which...
- Oeufs à la neige/Île flottante/Floating islandFloating island (dessert)A floating island is a French dessert consisting of meringue floating on crème anglaise . The meringues are prepared from whipped egg whites, sugar and vanilla extract then quickly poached. The crème anglaise is prepared with the egg yolks, vanilla, and hot milk, briefly cooked.There is some...
- Omelette Surprise
- Ovos moles (Portugal)
- Ovos moles de papaia (Mozambique)
- PavlovaPavlova- Persons :* Anna Pavlova * Anna Pavlova * Alla Pavlova * Karolina Pavlova * Anelia Pavlova * The feminine form of Pavlov, a common Russian and Bulgarian family name- Other :...
(New Zealand) - QuindimQuindimQuindim is a popular Brazilian baked dessert, made chiefly from sugar, egg yolks, and ground coconut. It is a custard and usually presented as an upturned cup with a glistening surface and intensely yellow color....
(BrazilBrazilBrazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
) - Sweet egg bhurji (India)
- Sweet omelette
- Trouxas de ovos (Portugal)
- Yemas de San Leandro (Spain)