Eggs

egg

Flavor and role

The most basic protein ingredient; texture changes with cooking, from soft-boiled to hard-boiled to scrambled. Eggs bind and leaven batters and thicken sauces.

Typical dishes and uses

Oyakodon, pad thai, menemen, pad kaprao, tomato and egg stir-fry, carbonara (yolks), pavlova (whites), Yorkshire pudding, clafoutis

Substitutes

In baking, 1 egg (about 50 g) = 3 tbsp aquafaba (chickpea cooking water), or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water. Hard to replace in cooking.

Storage

Refrigerate pointed end down for 3-5 weeks. Wash unwashed eggs just before use. Egg whites can be frozen.

Main countries

Korea · United States · China

Used in this book

Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)Pad ThaiCarbonaraMoussakaMenemen (Turkish Tomato Scrambled Eggs)Beef EmpanadasPavlovaMince and Cheese PiePad Kra Pao with Fried EggTomato and Egg Stir-Fry (番茄炒蛋)Nasi GorengThit Kho (Vietnamese Caramel Pork and Eggs)Cherry ClafoutisYorkshire PuddingNasi LemakHot Cross BunsAjí de GallinaAlbóndigas en Salsa (Spanish Meatballs in Sauce)Alfajores de MaicenaBacalhau à BrásBanana BreadBandeja PaisaBurnt Basque CheesecakeBrussels Waffles (Belgian Waffles)BibimbapBobotieClassic Fudgy BrowniesCamp Breakfast BurritoChar kway teowChicken NanbanChicken Paprikash (Csirkepaprikás)Chili crabChocolate Chip CookiesCơm Tấm Sườn Nướng (Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop)Classic Skillet CornbreadCornish PastyCoxinha (Brazilian chicken croquettes)Crème BrûléeCrêpesDoro WatEgg Drop SoupFish Amok (Amok Trey)French Toast (Pain Perdu)Gado-GadoGyeran-jjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)Haemul Pajeon (Korean Seafood Scallion Pancake)Hot and Sour SoupJapchae (Korean Glass Noodles)Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Torn Pancake)Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Buns)Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes)KäsespätzleKatsudon (Pork Cutlet and Egg Rice Bowl)Adjarian KhachapuriKimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls)Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)Curry LaksaLamingtonsLu Rou Fan (Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice)Lumpiang Shanghai (Filipino Pork Spring Rolls)Milanesa (Argentine Breaded Beef Cutlet)Mohinga (Burmese Fish Noodle Soup)Mul-naengmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodles in Icy Beef Broth)Nanaimo BarsClassic New York CheesecakeOkonomiyaki (Japanese Savoury Pancake)Fluffy Buttermilk PancakesPão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)Pastéis de NataPastel de ChocloPastitsioPelmeni (Russian Meat Dumplings)PoffertjesQuiche LorraineHomemade Shoyu RamenSabichWiener SchnitzelShakshukaSmørrebrød: Potato and Egg & ShrimpSoto AyamSpanakopitaSticky Toffee PuddingSukiyakiSundubu Jjigae (Spicy Soft Tofu Stew)Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) with Cream GravyTangcu Liji (Home-Style Sweet and Sour Pork)Syrniki (Russian Cottage Cheese Pancakes)Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)Tempura (Shrimp and Vegetable)TiramisuTonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)Spanish Tortilla (Tortilla de Patatas)Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup)Yangzhou Fried RiceAglio Olio Shrimp Fried Rice with Garlic ChipsSlow-Simmered Ají de Gallina with Toasted PecansNikkei Ají de Gallina Udon with Dashi and Soft-Boiled EggAlbóndigas in Saffron-Almond Sauce with PicadaThai Red Curry Coconut AlbóndigasChocolate-Dipped Alfajores, Mar del Plata StyleJapanese Matcha Alfajores with White Chocolate DrizzleApple Strudel French Toast with Butter Crumb CrunchBrown Butter Lattice Apple PieApple Pie Empanadas with Dulce de LecheMilk-Poached Bacalhau à Brás with Garlic Confit and Olive CrumbBacalhau Brás Tamagotoji Don (Japanese Egg-Drop Rice Bowl)Crispy Potato-Nest Bacalhau Brás Egg CupsBrown Butter Walnut Banana BreadMatcha Marble Banana BreadBanana Bread Baked OatsBandeja Paisa de Lujo with Carne en Polvo and Meaty ChicharrónBandeja Paisa Burrito with Hogao Salsa (Colombian × Mexican)Bandeja Paisa Loaded Fries with Avocado CremaBangers and Mash Croquettes with Onion Gravy DipBánh Mì Rice BowlVanilla Bean Basque Cheesecake with Salted CaramelMatcha Basque Cheesecake with Sweet Red BeanBurnt Basque Cheesecake ToastBeef Noodle TsukemenRed-Braised Beef Rice BowlLiège Waffles with Caramelised Pearl SugarSouthern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Spiced Maple ButterDolsot Bibimbap with Crispy Rice and Beef GochujangBibimbap Burritos with Gochujang-Lime MayoCrispy Bibimbap Rice BitesBigos Breakfast Hash with Crispy Potatoes and EggsOkonomiyaki-Style BindaetteokBirria Ramen with Soy-Marinated EggLamb Bobotie with GeelrysBobotie LasagneBobotie Puff Hand PiesRagù alla Bolognese with Handmade Egg TagliatelleGarlic-Soy Bossam Rice BowlMarseille Bouillabaisse with Rockfish Broth and Potato RouilleBrown Butter Espresso Brownies with Sea SaltWhite Miso Sesame Swirl BrowniesCrinkle-Top Brownie CookiesBudae Fried Rice Cheese GratinChorizo and Crispy Potato Breakfast Burrito with Charred JalapeñoKimchi Bulgogi Breakfast BurritoHot Honey Hash Brown Fold-Over WrapToasted-Pepper Carbonara, Bain-Marie StyleKimchi Carbonara UdonCarbonara Yolk ToastChana Masala ShakshukaPenang hawker-style char kway teow with crispy lardKimchi bacon char kway teowCrispy char kway teow noodle cakeMiyazaki-Style Fluffy Chicken Nanban with Mustard TartareChicken Nanban Tacos with Jalapeño-Lime TartareChicken Nanban SandoWine-Braised Chicken Paprikash with Butter Nokedli and Cucumber SaladChicken Tikka Masala Cheesy Baked RiceGuajillo-Ancho Chicken Chilaquiles with Crispy Fried EggKimchi-Gochujang Chilaquiles with Melted MozzarellaChilaquiles Breakfast Torta with Salsa VerdeRestaurant-style chili crab with fried mantouChili crab spaghettiBrown Butter Dark Chocolate Chunk CookiesMiso Caramel Chocolate Chip CookiesSkillet Chocolate Chip Cookie à la ModeHong Kong Crispy Noodle Cake with Shrimp and ChickenKimchi Pork Belly Chow Mein (Korean x Chinese)Chow Mein Noodle Nest Egg CupsChoux Churros with Cinnamon Sugar and 70% ChocolateChurro French Toast SticksBrown Butter Almond Cherry ClafoutisMatcha Cherry Mini ClafoutisCherry Clafoutis Custard ToastClam Chowder Pot PieCharcoal Cơm Tấm Sườn Chả with Steamed Egg MeatloafCơm Tấm Rice BurgerCoq au Vin Pot PieBrown Butter Honey Cornbread with Charred CornMasala Cornbread with Green Chilli, Cumin and Coriander (American x Punjabi)Cornbread Breakfast Cups with Bacon, Cheddar and Baked EggHand-Cut Skirt Steak Pasty in Flaky Dripping PastryHidalgo-Style Chicken Tinga Paste (Mexican Cornish Pasty)Cornish Pasty Hash Skillet with Puff-Pastry CrispsPotato-dough chicken thigh coxinha with a cream cheese heartGochujang chicken and mozzarella coxinha (Korean dakgalbi style)Double-Torched Vanilla Crème BrûléeMatcha Crème Brûlée with Sweet Red BeanCrème Brûlée French ToastBrown Butter Crêpes SuzetteCrêpe JianbingCrêpe Tiramisu CupsComté Mornay Croque MonsieurCroque Monsieur Roll-UpsPerilla Oil Chicken Bibim-Kalguksu BowlDakbokkeumtang Pot PieDoenjang Butter Fried Rice with Crispy EggDoro Wat with Homemade Niter Kibbeh and Honey-Wine FinishDoro Wat Ramen with Berbere Chicken and AjitamaDoro Wat Egg Muffins with Berbere Onion JamShiitake, Silken Tofu and Chicken Egg Flower SoupTom Yum Egg Drop Soup (Thai x Chinese)Egg Drop Gravy Rice Bowl with Garlic Chilli CrunchEgusi Spinach Egg Muffins with Smoked FishTucumán-Style Knife-Cut Beef EmpanadasKimchi Pork and Cheese EmpanadasFeijoada Croquettes with Kale and BaconHandmade Egg Fettuccine AlfredoCrispy Alfredo Pasta NestsSilky Amok with Toasted Kroeung and Coconut CreamBaked Amok Fish Toasts with Lime MayoAonori Tempura Fish and Chips with Ponzu MayoCrisp-Crusted Fish Burger with Minty Pea SmashBergen Fish Soup (Bergensk Fiskesuppe) with Homemade StockCaramelised Brioche Pain PerduHong Kong-Style Peanut Butter French ToastApple Crumble French Toast BakeSlow-Simmered Ful with Tahini and Garlic TashaFul Medames Huevos RancherosGado-Gado with Pressed Rice Cakes and Shrimp-Paste Peanut SauceCrispy Smashed Potato Gado-Gado PlatterSeared Royal-Court Galbi-jjimCrispy Gambas Rice SkilletGhormeh Sabzi Chicken Pot PieSabzi Crispy Rice BowlBaked-Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown ButterBeef Shin Goulash with CsipetkeGreen Curry Fried Rice with Crispy Fried EggGuac Smash Toast with Jammy Egg and Charred CornSilky Shrimp Gyeran-jjimItalian Tomato-Mozzarella Gyeran-jjimFluffy Gyeran-jjim SandwichUnwrapped Gyoza Rice BowlSukiyaki-Style Gyudon with Onsen EggDongnae-Style Seafood Pajeon with Rice-Flour BatterSeafood Pajeon OkonomiyakiSaffron Lamb Harira with Egg RibbonsVanilla Bean Custard Hokey Pokey with Chocolate-Dipped Salted HoneycombSichuan-Style Hot and Sour Soup with ShrimpSanratanmen (Japanese Hot and Sour Ramen)Hot and Sour Fried RiceTangzhong Hot Cross Buns with Tea-Soaked FruitMasala Chai Hot Cross BunsCrispy Chickpea Hummus Toast with Jammy Eggİmam Bayıldı Feta Galette with Chilli HoneyIrish Stew Skillet Hash with Crispy Potatoes and Fried EggsKimchi Jambalaya with a Jammy Fried EggJambalaya Arancini with Cajun RémouladeBaked Cheese Curry with a Runny Egg (Yaki Curry)Royal Court Beef Japchae with Braised NoodlesCrispy Japchae Rice Paper DumplingsJerk Chicken Puff Patties with Mango-Lime DipJeyuk Onigirazu (Korean Rice Sandwich)Ganjjajang with Pork Shoulder and Crispy Fried EggFiery Jjamppong Seafood Fried RiceKabsa Arancini with Daqqus DipOven-Baked Kaiserschmarrn with Homemade ZwetschkenrösterInjeolmi Kaiserschmarrn with Honey ButterCinnamon-Sugar Kaiserschmarrn Bites with Warm Vanilla DipBrown-Butter Cardamom Knots (Kanelknutar), Overnight ProofedPuff Pastry Kanelbulle Twists with Cardamom GlazeRestaurant-Style Juicy Karaage with Spring Onion PonzuClarified-Butter Kartoffelpuffer with Smoked Salmon and Horseradish CreamCrispy Kartoffelpuffer Cups with Apple-Bacon Sour CreamAllgäu Three-Cheese KäsespätzleSpätzle Carbonara with Pancetta and BergkäseCrispy Käsespätzle Cups with Chive Sour CreamThick-Cut Katsudon with Fresh DashiChicken Katsu Parmigiana DonKatsudon SandoCold-Fermented Three-Cheese Adjarian KhachapuriChorizo-Jalapeño Khachapuri (Georgian x Mexican)Khachapuri Baguette BoatsKhao Soi Curry UdonKhao Soi Fried RiceBeef & Braised Burdock Kimbap with Rolled OmeletteFolded Kimbap Square (Four-Quadrant Seaweed Sandwich)Crispy Pork Belly and Aged Kimchi Butter Fried RiceKimchi Cheese OmuriceMozzarella Kimchi Fried Rice CroquettesKimchi Jeon Street ToastKimchi Jjigae Cheesy Crispy Fried RiceCrispy Chicken Mayo Rice BowlCrispy Koshari Bites with Daqqa Tomato DipVelvet Kung Pao Chicken, Restaurant StylePrawn-Head Stock Curry LaksaLaksa Butter Fried RiceRaspberry Jam and Cream LamingtonsMatcha White Chocolate LamingtonsLamington French ToastLasagne Verdi with Homemade Spinach PastaHand-Cut Lu Rou Fan with Shiitake and Caramel BraiseLu Rou Cheese Rice GratinDouble-Fried Pork and Shrimp Lumpia with Sweet-and-Sour SauceCrispy Lumpia Rice BowlMassaman Chicken Pot PieBrown Butter Pul Biber MenemenMenemen Breakfast TacosMenemen Egg BoatsLentil Soup Shakshuka with Garlic Yogurt & Chili ButterMilanesa a la NapolitanaMexican-Style Torta de MilanesaOven-Crisp Milanesa a Caballo Rice BowlRed Wine Braised Steak and Cheddar PieBulgogi Cheese PieMisir Wat Lentil Toast with Jammy EggMohinga with Fish-Bone Broth, Toasted Rice and Crispy ShallotsMohinga Ramen with Soy-Marinated EggMohinga Fried Rice with Toasted Chickpea CrunchLamb Moussaka with Pecorino BéchamelCrispy Mushroom Risotto Squares with Whipped Ricotta and Hot HoneyPyongyang-Style Mul-naengmyeon with Brisket and ShankGazpacho Tomato NaengmyeonBibim-naengmyeon GimbapBrown Butter Nanaimo Bars with Dark Chocolate GanacheNasi Goreng Spesial with Prawns and Crispy ShallotsKimchi Nasi GorengCrispy Nasi Goreng Rice BitesNasi Lemak with Spiced Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng Berempah)Sambal Fried Chicken Nasi Lemak BurgerDeli-Style New York Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping and Strawberry GlazeMango Lassi New York Cheesecake with Cardamom and PistachioSeafood Mix Okonomiyaki with Homemade SaucePork Kimchi Cheese Okonomiyaki with Gochujang MayoHawaiian Luncheon Meat MusubiSeared Chicken Thigh Oyakodon with Homemade DashiCheesy Dakgalbi OyakodonOyakodon Egg SandoHand-Chopped Pork Kra Pao with Crispy Fried BasilPad Thai Goong with Shrimp-Head OilGochujang Bulgogi Pad ThaiCrispy Pad Thai Rice Paper RollsCrispy Chorizo Paella BitesPalak Paneer Green ShakshukaBrown-Butter Buttermilk Pancakes with Whipped Whites and Maple ButterButtermilk Dorayaki with Sweet Red Bean and ButterSheet-Pan Blueberry Pancakes with Maple Cream Cheese DrizzlePancit Canton CarbonaraCrispy Pancit Nests with Garlic ShrimpAged-Cheese Sour Cassava Pão de QueijoJalapeño-Cheddar Cheese Bread Bites with Chipotle Honey ButterPão de Queijo Waffle with Egg, Avocado and Chili HoneyButter-Spiral Pastéis de Nata (Belém Style)Pandan Coconut Pastéis de NataPastel de Nata Custard ToastPastel de Choclo with Knife-Cut Beef Pino and White-Wine ChickenKeema Pastel de Choclo (Indian-Spiced Beef under a Sweet Corn Crust)Pastel de Choclo Muffins with a Pino CentrePastitsio with Slow-Simmered Beef and Pork Ragù and Bay-Infused BéchamelKeema Pastitsio with Garam Masala BéchamelTriple-cooked patatas bravas with homemade alioliBravas rösti brunch with fried eggsLemon Curd Berry PavlovaMango Coconut Lime PavlovaStrawberry Pavlova Yogurt CupSiberian Pelmeni in Golden Beef BrothSichuan Chili-Oil PelmeniPesto Eggs on Lemon-Ricotta ToastPhở-Spiced Beef Fried RiceCrispy Plov Rice Balls with CheeseOvernight Buckwheat Poffertjes with Brown Butter and Flaky SaltPandan-Coconut Poffertjes with Palm Sugar SyrupCheddar & Spring Onion Poffertjes Skewers with Chive Sour Cream DipPotjie Pot PieDeep-Dish Quiche Lorraine with Homemade PastryKimchi Bacon QuicheQuiche Lorraine CroissantsTokyo-Style Clear Chicken Shoyu RamenCrispy Shoyu Ramen Noodle PancakeRatatouille ShakshukaRösti Egg Cups with Chive Sour CreamSabich with Haminados Eggs and ZhugEggplant Katsu Sabich SandoSabich Deviled EggsKorean Cream Cheese Garlic Salt BreadSatay Chicken Rice Bowl with Crispy ShallotsButterschmalz Wiener Schnitzel with Viennese Potato SaladSchnitzel Katsu CurrySchnitzel Bites with Lemon-Caper DipTea-Soaked Sultana Buttermilk SconesCheddar Scone Breakfast SandwichDashi Shabu-Shabu with Homemade Ponzu and Egg ZosuiCold Shabu Salad Bowl with Sesame PonzuCharred Pepper and Merguez Shakshuka, Oven-BakedKimchi Gochujang ShakshukaHarissa Shakshuka Fried Rice with Crispy EggRed Wine Lamb Shepherd's Pie with a Duchess Potato CrownSinigang Ramen with Seared Pork BellyStjerneskud (Danish 'Shooting Star' Smørrebrød)Crunchy Rye Smørrebrød Bowl with Jammy EggsSoto Ayam Lamongan with KoyaSoto Ayam RamenSoto Fried Rice with a Golden Broth ShotSpiral Spanakopita with Three CheesesCheesy Stamppot Croquette CakesBlack Treacle Sticky Toffee Pudding with Salted Toffee SauceWhite Miso Sticky Toffee Pudding with Miso ButterscotchKansai-Style Sukiyaki with Marbled BeefSukiyaki CarbonaraSukiyaki Egg & Cheese ToastSeafood Sundubu with Scallion Chili OilSundubu Cheese Rice GratinRestaurant-Style Köttbullar PlateGochujang Rosé Cream Meatball Rice BowlCantonese Gu Lou Yuk with PineappleSweet and Sour Pork Tacos with Pineapple SalsaSweet and Sour Pork Katsu SandoGhee-Seared Syrniki with Warm Berry CompoteInjeolmi Syrniki with Roasted Soybean Powder and HoneyBaked Lemon-Blueberry Syrniki Cups with Crumble TopCrispy Tabbouleh Fritters with Garlic YogurtLemon Olive Tagine Hand PiesNight-Market Master Popcorn Chicken with Toasted Pepper SaltKyoto-Style Dashimaki TamagoCaprese TamagoyakiThick Tamago SandoEdomae-Style Tempura with Matcha SaltTeriyaki Chicken & Egg Mayo Rice BowlThieb Arancini with Rof Fish and Tamarind-Chilli MayoThit Kho To (Clay-Pot Caramel Pork Belly with Pickled Bean Sprouts)Thit Kho Ramen (Caramel Pork Belly and Jammy Eggs)Caramel Pork and Egg Mayo ToastMarsala Zabaglione TiramisuTiramisu French ToastTom Kha Coconut Miso RamenCrispy Tom Yum Fried Rice with Jammy EggRestaurant-Style Tomato and Egg with Shaoxing WineTomato and Egg Spaghetti (Chinese meets Italian)Tomato Jam Scrambled Egg Brunch ToastThick-Cut Rosu Katsu, Double-FriedTonkatsu ParmigianaCheese Katsu OnigirazuJuicy Tortilla with Caramelized OnionOkonomiyaki TortillaBaked Mini Tortilla Bites with Brava and Alioli DipsBeef Brisket Tteokbokki with Chili Oil and Jammy EggsClear Brisket Broth Tteokguk with Traditional GarnishesStracciatella TteokgukTteokguk Cream GratinKamatama Carbonara UdonCrispy Tofu-Pouch Udon Salad BowlCrispy-Noodle Yakisoba with Homemade SauceCharcoal Yakitori Duo: Salt Negima and TsukuneGolden Yolk-Coated Yangzhou Fried Rice with Scallion OilChorizo & Prawn Yangzhou Fried Rice, Spanish StyleYangzhou Crispy Rice Squares with Spicy Shrimp MayoBeef-Dripping Yorkshire Puddings with Slow Onion GravyBulgogi Yorkshire Pudding BowlsCinnamon-Sugar Mini Yorkies with Berries and Cream

Updated 2026-10-10