Hello dear friends, I'm a little gecko. It's my habit to use simple words to introduce delicious food. As one of the most common ingredients in our daily life, eggs are rich in nutritional value and have a variety of practices. But you know what? When cooking hard-boiled eggs, there is a tip to make them more tender and nutritious. Today, let me share this secret and delve into food culture while teaching you how to turn ordinary eggs into a variety of delicacies that will enrich our lives!
When cooking boiled eggs, avoid boiling them under cold water. Why? Because the pot under cold water for too long can easily cause the eggs to be overcooked, the surface of the yolk to turn gray, and even the smell of hydrogen sulfide, which not only affects the taste, but also causes the loss of nutrients. So, what's the right way to do it?
Remember this tip: When the water is about to boil, put the eggs in the pot and keep the heat low for 3-5 minutes, so that the boiled eggs are tender and delicious, and the nutrients are not lost. When you remove the eggs, you can quickly rinse them with cold water so that the shells are easy to peel off and the egg whites have a smooth surface that doesn't stick to the shells.
Now that we've got the hang of boiling eggs, I'm going to teach you how to make eight delicious dishes out of these boiled eggs to make our table even more hearty!
1. Tea eggs
Ingredients: eggs, tea leaves, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, soy sauce, salt
Method:
1. Crack the shell of the egg after boiling it.
2. Add water to the pot, add tea leaves, star anise, cinnamon and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
3. Add soy sauce and salt to taste, add eggs and soak for a few hours.
2. Egg salad
Ingredients: eggs, salad dressing, salt, black pepper
Method:
1. Chop the hard-boiled eggs.
2. Add the salad dressing, salt and black pepper and mix well.
3. Braised lion's head
Ingredients: Eggs, minced pork, minced green onion and ginger, cooking wine, soy sauce, salt, sugar, starch
Method:
1. Mix minced pork with minced green onion and ginger, cooking wine, soy sauce, salt and sugar to make a filling.
2. Wrap the hard-boiled eggs in the filling and make large meatballs.
3. Heat oil in a pot, add meatballs and fry until golden brown, add water, soy sauce and sugar to cook to taste, and finally reduce the juice.
Fourth, egg fried rice
Ingredients: Eggs, leftover rice, diced vegetables, salt, light soy sauce
Method:
1. Beat the eggs and set aside, and dice the vegetables.
2. Heat oil in a pan, scramble the eggs, then add the diced vegetables and stir-fry.
3. Add rice and stir-fry evenly, add salt and light soy sauce.
5. Egg rolls
Ingredients: eggs, diced ham, chopped green onion, salt
Method:
1. Beat the eggs, add the diced ham, chopped green onion and salt and mix well.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan, pour in some of the egg mixture, roll up from one end and place on the side of the pan when it is half cooked.
3. Pour in the egg mixture again, roll up again until the egg mixture is used up, and finally cut into sections.
6. Sweet and sour poached eggs
Ingredients: eggs, sugar, vinegar, light soy sauce, tomato paste, water starch
Method:
1. Fry the eggs into poached eggs and set aside.
2. Add a small amount of water to a pot, add sugar, vinegar, light soy sauce and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
3. Add the fried poached eggs, simmer for a few moments and thicken.
7. Steamed egg custard
Ingredients: eggs, warm water, salt, light soy sauce, sesame oil
Method:
1. Beat the eggs, add salt and warm water, mix well, sieve and pour into a steaming bowl.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and prick a few small holes in the plastic wrap with a toothpick.
3. Put it in a steamer and steam for 15 minutes, then add light soy sauce and sesame oil.
8. Five-spiced tea eggs
Ingredients: eggs, tea leaves, five-spice powder, salt, soy sauce
Method:
1. Crack the shell of the egg after it is cooked.
2. Add water to a pot and bring to a boil the tea leaves, five-spice powder, salt and soy sauce.
3. Add the eggs and soak for a few hours.
Through the above eight dishes, we can see the diversity and plasticity of eggs. Whether as a staple or as a side dish, eggs give us a rich taste and nutrients. Moreover, after mastering the trick of boiling eggs, we can better retain the tenderness and nutrition of eggs, making each dish more delicious.
Pay attention to the little geckos, and the delicious recipes will not be endless. Let's explore the mysteries of food and enjoy the joy of cooking! Under the influence of Chinese food culture, let us turn ordinary ingredients into mouth-watering delicacies, adding more color and flavor to life. Don't forget to give me a taste when you're ready, and let me see how you do it!