Cooking methods
Parts of an egg
Egg safety
100

Food is cooked in hot oil or fat in this method, often creating a crispy texture

Frying

100

This kitchen tool helps you separate yolks from whites safely without touching the egg.

egg separator

200

In this method, eggs are beaten together and cooked gently in a pan with butter or oil to create soft, fluffy pieces

Scrambling

200

What is the middle part of the egg called that contains the highest amount of fat

Egg yolk

200

When buying eggs, you should check that they are fresh, clean, not cracked, and come in this type of properly labelled packaging. Name two of these

What is a clean carton with the supplier’s name, address, lot number, and date?

300

This method involves cooking food in dry heat, typically in an oven, so heat surrounds the food evenly

Baking

300

The part of the egg containing the highest amount of protein is called the what 

Egg white
300

These bacteria can be found on eggs and cause food poisoning if eggs are handled incorrectly.

Salmonella 

400

This method gently cooks food in simmering liquid just below the boiling point

Poaching

400

Adding these two ingredients to raw egg dishes like mayonnaise helps protect them from Salmonella and makes them taste better.

Lemon juice and vinegar

500

Egg yolks can be used in sauces like hollandaise and custards in this function to thicken and enrich the mixture.

Thickening

500

Raw egg products should be stored at this temperature or below, used within this time frame, and then thrown out.

What is 5 °C or below and within 24 hours?

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