Description

Egg Drop Soup is a classic Chinese soup that’s simple, quick to prepare, and deliciously comforting. It features a clear, savory broth with silky ribbons of beaten eggs, often enhanced with green onions and seasonings. This light yet satisfying soup can be served as a starter or enjoyed on its own. Egg Drop Soup is a timeless and versatile dish that’s both nourishing and flavorful. Its simplicity and quick preparation make it a popular choice for a comforting meal or side dish.

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tablespoons water)
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of ground white pepper
• Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame oil for added flavor

Instructions

1. Heat the Broth:
   1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Thicken the Soup:
   1. Stir in the cornstarch mixture to the simmering broth until the soup is slightly thickened.
3. Add the Eggs:
   1. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup, stirring gently in one direction to form egg ribbons.
4. Season the Soup:
   1. Add the sliced green onions, salt, and white pepper to the soup.
   2. Drizzle with sesame oil if using.
   3. Stir well.
5. Serve:
   1. Serve the soup hot, immediately after cooking.

Notes

For a clearer soup, strain the broth before adding the cornstarch mixture.
Adjust the seasoning according to taste, and feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms or tofu for a heartier version.

Details

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Soup
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Omnivore

Nutritional Facts (per serving, approximate)

Calories: 70 kcal
Protein: 5g
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Sodium: 800mg

Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 6 eggs, boiled and yolks removed and separated
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 2 celery stalks sliced thin
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 small red onion chopped
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• Green onions for garnishing
• Optional: other ingredients Dijon mustard and horseradish about a tablespoon of each!!!

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, rinse, cool and set aside
2. Cut hard boiled eggs in half and put yolk into a separate bowl
3. Chop the egg whites and add to the macaroni bowl
4. Add in the chopped onion and sliced celery
5. Mash the egg yolks with a fork and add to salad
6. Mix together
7. Serve

Egg Custard is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It’s a simple yet delicious treat that can be enjoyed as a light dessert or a comforting snack.

Egg Custard is a simple recipe that requires just a few ingredients and is easy to make. It’s a great way to use up extra eggs and can be enjoyed as a light dessert or a comforting snack.

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups of whole milk
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
3. Pour mixture into a 9-inch pie plate.
4. Place pie plate in a larger baking dish and fill with hot water until it reaches halfway up the side of the pie plate.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until custard is set.
6. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
7. Enjoy!

Hack 1

How to properly test if the egg is good or bad ? Want to know how to tell if an egg is bad? For a fresh food, eggs have a surprisingly a long shelf life; the USDA considers them safe to eat for 45 days after processing. A simple float test is a quick way to check if the eggs are fresh enough to use or not. Are my eggs still good? To perform the float test, gently set your egg into a bowl of water ( room temperature). If the egg sinks, it is fresh. If it tilts upwards or even floats, it is old.

First, fill a bowl or glass with water and gently place your eggs in it. Very fresh eggs will sink to the bottom and the egg lies horizontally, it’s at its freshest. If the narrow end of the egg tilts upward, it’s still acceptable to eat but they not be just as quite as fresh. If the egg stands upright (but is still at the bottom of the container), it’s past its peak, but is still safe, use such eggs for baking or making hard-boiled eggs.

Any eggs that are too old to eat will float to the surface. Bad eggs float and It has to do with the way moisture evaporates through the shell as eggs age. As that moisture decreases, the air bubble inside the shell grows, such eggs should be discarded.

The sniff test is the oldest, simplest, and most reliable method of telling if an egg has gone bad. Crack open an egg and if you immediately notice a pungent smell, it’s probably safe to toss the egg.

Hack 2

How to bring eggs to room temperature – You should always use room temperature eggs in baking. You can place them in a bowl of warm water for two to three minutes, this will bring them up to room temperature fairly quickly.

Hack 3

How to make poached egg within seconds – Simply pour a half cup of cold water into a bowl or mug, gently crack an egg and slide it in, and then put the whole thing in the microwave on high for 45 seconds.

Hack 4

How to easily peel eggs – Do you find it super hard to peel the shell off your boiled eggs, especially when they are boiling hot? Fill a container with water, then pop in your boiled eggs. Seal tight with the lid and gently shake until the shell has come off! Well, most of us know the hack as to how to immerse eggs in cool water and then peel off the shells. But do you want to know an easier way out? Simply drop in a wedge or two of lemon in the water while boiling your eggs and the shells will almost completely drop off when they are boiled.

Hack 5

How to quickly bring eggs to room temperature For boiled eggs – You can simply remove the heated water and run the boiled eggs under cool running tap water for 2 to 4 minutes.
For eggs from the refrigerator – You will need to take a bowl of lukewarm or warm water and place your eggs in it for around 4 to 6 minutes.

Hack 6

How to separate the egg from the yolk – Crack the egg gently into half and hold in one hand, while you use your fingers of the other hand to “strain” (or separate) the egg white, while holding up the egg yolk. So you should do this while keeping a bowl underneath your hand, so you can collect the egg white.
While this is the easiest hack, for those of you who do not want to touch the egg, you can use strainer instead of your fingers following the same method.

Hack 7

How to make perfect jammy eggs
Do you like your eggs gooey or semi-gooey how they make it to top it over ramen noodles? Basically, soft boiled eggs, with a fancy name! Well, here’s what you can do – Bring some water to a boil over medium heat. Then, place the eggs in the pot (use tongs as the water will be hot) and remember that the eggs will not have to be submerged in the water for this hack.

Next, cover the pot and let the eggs cook on medium heat for 6 ½ minutes exactly (if you want the yolk gooey/runny) and for 8 minutes exactly (if you want the yolk semi-cooked), 13 mins for hard boiled eggs. Then, remove from the heat, drain out all the heated water and run cool tap water over the eggs for around 30 seconds to a minute, to stop them from cooking any further. Lastly, gently peel of the shell and the jammy eggs are ready to eat!

Note

Be very gently as the egg yolk shouldn’t crack during the process.

Hack 8

How to make the best scrambled eggs – Try pouring eggs into the pan through a sieve. You’ll find that cracking eggs into a sieve will help remove the excess liquid from the whites. This hack works exceptionally well for making fluffier scrambled eggs

General Hacks

Hack 9

How to use egg shells to keep lizards away – You can just use fresh egg shells that have been cracked and used as food consumption. So, you can take the egg shells and place them at different corners of your home to keep lizards away. Remember that the egg shells should be fresh as the lizards do not like the smell of the egg albumin or egg white. You can replace these egg shells once in a week or as soon as you have any fresh egg shells (all the better).

Hack 10

How to use egg shells as plant compost – Instead of discarding your egg shells, you can dry them up in the sun for a couple of days and then crush them using your hands or in a blender. Mix this with your manure and mud and use them as compost for your plants. Egg shells are rich in calcium and will act as natural nutrients for your plants to grow healthy.

Hack 11

How to use egg to heal skin – Egg whites help in healing burns without leaving behind scars. Apply egg whites on affected skin and watch the result show up.

Hack 12

How to use egg shells to get rid of garden pests – Dry your egg shells for a few days and then crush them using your hands or in a blender. Sprinkle this egg shell powder all over your garden, in the mud or in your pots. This will help keep garden pests away.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
2 avocados, halved and pitted
4 thick slices bacon
4 eggs

Here’s how to make it:
Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on a paper towel.
Put the avocado halves on a baking sheet. Using a spoon, remove some of the avocado flesh to make a larger cavity. Lay a slice of bacon on each half, then crack an egg into each hole. Season with salt and pepper.
Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until eggs are cooked to desired doneness.

Ingredients
2 large slices crusty bread
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 avocado, sliced
2 slices cheddar cheese
1 tomato, sliced
1 egg
black pepper

Directions
Use a circular cookie cutter to cut a hole in one of the slices of bread.
If you don’t have a cookie cutter, just cut around the top of a drinking glass instead.
Butter both sides of the two slices of bread, and place in a frying pan.
Cook over a medium heat for a few minutes, until the underside is golden brown.
Turn the slices over.
Turn the heat down fairly low.
Top the whole slice of bread with sliced avocado, cheese and tomato, and crack the egg into the hole in the other slice of bread.
Cover the pan with a lid, and cook for a few more minutes, until the cheese has melted and the egg is cooked to your liking.
Sandwich together the two pieces of bread, top with a good pinch of black pepper, and serve
immediately.