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What does egg refer to in cookery?
What does egg refer to in cookery?
Poultry or fowl products
Which cooking methods can eggs be prepared with?
Which cooking methods can eggs be prepared with?
What role do eggs play in baking?
What role do eggs play in baking?
Emulsifier and leavener
What is a Channel Knife used for?
What is a Channel Knife used for?
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Which tool is used to separate egg white from yolk?
Which tool is used to separate egg white from yolk?
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A Sieve is used for sifting dry ingredients.
A Sieve is used for sifting dry ingredients.
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What type of kitchen tool is an Offset Spatula?
What type of kitchen tool is an Offset Spatula?
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What is the purpose of the Egg Piercer?
What is the purpose of the Egg Piercer?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Eggs in Cookery
- Eggs are versatile poultry products used in a variety of dishes, either cooked alone or combined with other ingredients.
- Common methods of cooking eggs include boiling, frying, poaching, and baking.
- In baking, eggs serve as emulsifiers and leaveners, enhancing texture and volume.
- Eggs are produced in commercial farms with hundreds to thousands of laying hens, as well as through small backyard poultry systems.
- Convenient for meals at home or on-the-go due to their versatility.
Kitchen Tools for Egg Preparation
- Channel Knife: A small tool used for decorative garnishes.
- Colander: A perforated bowl used for draining, washing, or cooking ingredients, made from stainless steel, aluminum, or plastic.
- Offset Spatula: Broad, bent tool for turning and lifting eggs, pancakes, and meats while keeping hands away from heat; also used for cleaning griddles.
- Pastry Brush: Small brush for applying egg wash or glaze to pastries or cookies.
- Rubber Spatula/Scraper: Flexible tool for scraping bowls and pans; useful for folding beaten eggs into mixtures.
- Sieve: Mesh tool for sifting dry ingredients like flour and starch.
- Spoons: Solid, slotted, and perforated spoons are essential for mixing, stirring, and serving; slotted types are used to remove solids from liquids.
- Wire Whip/Whisk: Stainless-steel device for blending, mixing, and whipping eggs or batter.
- Egg Piercer: Sharp tool for creating a small hole in an eggshell before boiling to prevent cracking.
- Egg Separator: Small cup for easily separating egg whites from yolks.
- Egg Slicer: Tool for cutting hardboiled eggs into uniform slices.
Kitchen Utensils for Egg Preparation
- Egg Poacher: Miniature Bain Marie that holds eggs in separate indentations for poaching, usually includes a covered pan with shallow cups.
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Explore the versatile uses of eggs in cooking, from basic methods like boiling and frying to their essential role in baking. Discover various kitchen tools essential for egg preparation, enhancing both technique and presentation. This quiz will test your knowledge on the importance of eggs in culinary practices.
