Egg

Essence

The most versatile ingredient in any kitchen. Eggs bind, leaven, emulsify, enrich, glaze, and star on their own. Master the egg and you master cooking.

Nutrition Facts per 100g (standard reference)

155 Calories

13.0g Protein

1.1g Carbs

11.0g Fat

Source: USDA FoodData Central (approximate per 100g)

History & Origin

-7500 Chickens domesticated in Southeast Asia

-1500 Egyptians and Chinese develop egg farming

1900 Industrial egg production begins

Varieties

Chicken Egg

Universal — the default egg

Duck Egg

Richer, larger — great for baking

Quail Egg

Delicate, elegant — garnish and appetizers

Cooking Methods

Soft Scramble

Low heat, constant stirring for creamy curds

5 min

Poach

Gentle simmer with vinegar for perfect shape

3-4 min

Emulsify

Whisk into oil for mayonnaise or hollandaise

5 min

Meringue

Whip whites to stiff peaks for structure and lightness

8 min

Where It's Used

🇰🇷 11

🇰🇵 6

🇩🇰 2

🇳🇬 1

🇨🇴 1

🇵🇹 1

🇳🇱 1

🇬🇪 1

Georgian

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Essence

Nutrition Facts per 100g (standard reference)

History & Origin

Varieties

Chicken Egg

Duck Egg

Quail Egg

Cooking Methods

Soft Scramble

Poach

Emulsify

Meringue

Where It's Used

Recipes Using Egg

김밥

냉면

만두

잡채

갈비탕

떡볶이

비빔밥

감자농마

양념치킨

어복쟁반

평양만두

평양온반

해물파전

김치볶음밥

순두부찌개

옥수수국수

대동강숭어국

Abacha

Aborrajados

Açorda Alentejana

Advocaat

Æbleskiver

Æggekage

Ajapsandali

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