Eggs find a special place on the breakfast menu. It is the eaten by almost 80% of the people around the world and in hotel Eggs are a staple breakfast food in hotels around the world.
They are versatile and can be cooked in a variety of ways to suit different tastes. In this blog post, we will explore the different types of eggs breakfast made in kitchen. Also we will take a look in egg breakfast made in Hotel.
Different Types of Eggs Breakfast
Boiled
Boiled eggs are a simple, yet versatile food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made by cooking eggs in their shells in boiling water. The cooking time will vary depending on the desired level of doneness, but typically ranges from 3-15 minutes. Hard-boiled eggs have a firm white and yolk, while soft-boiled eggs have a runny yolk.
- Soft Boiled – 3-5 minutes
- Medium Boiled – 7 to 8 minutes
- Hard Boiled – 10 to 15 minutes
The Boiling time referred to above are eggs that are room temperature and placed in water that is already simmering.
The time spans given are broad due to the different sizes of eggs. For small eggs, lower the time and for larger eggs higher the limit. Never overcook a hard boiled eggs. As the white would get tough and the egg will darken around the yolk.
Fried Eggs
A fried eggs has to be glossy, tender and moist no matter what the degree of doneness is. While making this types of eggs breakfast one point kept in mind that always break the eggs into a bowl. So if there are any blood spots or broken yolk you can save the eggs other preparation.
Different Types of Fried eggs breakfast
Sunny side up
The key to making perfect sunny side up eggs is to cook them over medium-low heat so that the whites are set but the yolks should be cooked medium.
Over easy
It is best to make this by placing a sunny side up fried egg under a heat source. The thin of albumen, which coats the yolk, will cook and form a white layer over the yolk.
Turned over or over well
This is a sunny side up fried egg that is flipped over. Both the yolk and white are to be firm.
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Scrambled eggs
White and yellow are beaten together, then fried and broken up while cooking. Scrambled eggs normally served soft. Some chefs add milk to the beaten egg.
Poached eggs
Poached eggs are a delicious and healthy breakfast option that is easy to make. They are made by gently cooking eggs in simmering water until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Poached eggs can be served on their own, with toast, or as part of a larger breakfast.
It is a simple process, but there are several factors that are critical in achieving a good looking poached egg. One that has a compact, glossy obviously tender white surrounding an unbroken somewhat thickened yolk.
Three major factors that influenced the making of good poached eggs are.
- The first is the quality of the freshness of the egg. The white will look rag and unattractive if the egg is old.
- The second factor is the Poaching liquid. This is a liquid with water, salt and vinegar if you stop normally a teaspoon of salt and 15 ml vinegar for about 500 ml water should be used. The acid the liquid helps the protein to Google it faster and this retain the shape.
- The third factor is the temperature; it should not be too hot as to create agitation, but hot enough to start cooking the white as soon as the eggs hits the water.
Shirred eggs
These are eggs that are cooked and served in the same dish. Usually a shallow flat- bottomed earthenware dish. The dish coated with butter and then the eggs are broken into it. Cook it over the fire for a while and then put it into an oven.
Omelettes
Omelettes are a delicious and versatile breakfast option that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They are a good source of protein and can be made to fit any dietary restrictions.
To make an omelette, you will need:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite fillings (cheese, vegetables, meat, or seafood)
Other Indian Eggs preparation for Eggs Breakfast
Omelette
Indian omelette is made with an addition of chopped onions, green chilies, coriander red chili powder, salt and is made like an open faced omelette without folding it like traditional omelettes.
The choice of addition, however will be guest preference as some people like to add chopped tomatoes whereas you like it to be cooked in mustard oil.
Bhurji
Bhurji is our Indian version of scrambled eggs. Onions and tomatoes are sauteed in oil along with spices and then eggs are added and scrambled. It can be eaten with bread or paratha as well.
Akuri
This is a famous dish of parsees, which is scrambled eggs similar to bullet bhurjee, but with the addition of turmeric and chopped garlic. Yori parsee household has its own version of akuri.
Dim bhaja
This is a classical preparation from Bengal where a hard boiled egg is marinated in turmeric, red chili powder, and salt and then coated with a gram flour batter and fried. The egg is then split in half and served along with chilli sauce.
Egg roll
This is also known as kathi roll, which is commonly a Paratha cooked on tawa along with egg on top. It is then stuffed with sliced onions, cucumber and green chillies, mustard sauce and chilli sauce and then rolled in a paper and served a snack meal or as breakfast preparation.
Anda Paratha
A popular street food from north India, where flaky parathas are split open from this side, an egg broken inside one of the layers and cooked.
Anda bread
This is prepared by mixing and egg like omelette with chopped onions, green chilies, salt and spices and put on a pan. The pieces of bread are arranged on the top of the omelette and then flipped over to cook the bread as well.
Anda keema
Though the keema is a mincemeat preparation from India, but in this case, the boiled egg is chopped in smaller pieces and tossed with an korma gravy.
Conclusion
Eggs are a delicious and nutritious breakfast food that can be cooked in a variety of ways. In this blog post, we have explained the different types of eggs that can be cooked for breakfast, as well as some tips on how to cook them perfectly. Whether you prefer your eggs scrambled, fried, poached, or boiled, we hope this blog post has given you some inspiration for your next breakfast.
So, what are you waiting for? Get cooking! And don’t forget to share your creations with us on social media. We’d love to see them.
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