how to prepare
made with whole or egg whites, cooked over low/medium heat while gently stirring
Scrambled
egg is turned over while cooking, named by the yolk consistency
3 answers
Over easy
Over medium
Over hard
Largest egg size
Jumbo
How many calories does one large egg contain?
What is 75?
Why are eggs stored in a carton
Whisked eggs prior to cooking and can be filled with vegetables, cheese, and/or meats
omelets
open faced omelets of Spanish origin, the hearty fillings are mixed directly into the eggs, cooked on the stove and transferred to oven or broiler to finish cooking through, cut into wedges for serving
Frittata
smallest egg size
Peewee
The 3 grades of Eggs
What are AA, A, B
Name 3 functions of eggs
yolk unbroken, egg is not flipped during cooking, the white is firm, yolk is runny
Sunny-Side up
best to use very fresh eggs that will hold their shape, eggs are removed from the shell and cooked in gently simmering water, white shoulc be firm and yolks runny
Poached
Standard size for recipes
Large eggs
highest quality
AA
3 Ways eggs are sold in the store
Fresh whole eggs, Egg whites, Hard boiled, Frozen yolks
Simmered in shell, to the desired doneness, cool quickly to avoid discoloration 4-6 min
soft
Simmered in shell, to the desired doneness, cool quickly to avoid discoloration 12-15 min
hard
The weight of large eggs
Approx 2 oz per egg
This determines the grade or quality of the egg
has no impact on taste or nutrition of eggs purchased, determined by breed of chicken that lays it
color
an egg custard and filling baked in a crust
Quiche
prepared in individual ramekins. The whites shold be set while the yolks are soft and creamy
Shirred
This determines size of eggs
Weight per dozen
The egg's ____ _____ increases with age
Air Cell
This part of the egg acts as an anchor for the yolk
What is the chalaza?