Source: Somegirl, AdobeStockEggs are an essential ingredient for baking, as well as many appetizers, salads, creams, and desserts. In this collection, we'll share 20 interesting egg recipes for various occasions – from a home breakfast or dinner to a festive buffet!
1. Marinated Eggs in Soy Sauce
Source: pinterest.comYou can marinate not only chicken eggs but also quail eggs using the same method.
You will need: 8 eggs, 200 ml soy sauce, 8 tbsp water, 3 tbsp wine vinegar, 1.5 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Boil, cool, and peel the eggs. Dissolve sugar in warm water and mix with wine vinegar and soy sauce. Pour the resulting marinade over the eggs, ensuring they are fully covered, and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
2. Japanese Omelet
Source: vk.comTamagoyaki egg roll with soy sauce.
You will need: 4 eggs, 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp water, 0.5 tsp sugar.
Preparation: Mix water, sugar, and soy sauce until dissolved. Whisk the eggs with this mixture. Pour a portion of the mixture onto a heated, oiled pan.
Once the pancake sets, roll it up and push it to the side. Pour in a new portion of eggs, wait for it to set, and roll it onto the first roll. Repeat this until all the egg mixture is used. Cut the finished omelet into pieces and serve.
3. Shakshuka with Eggs
Source: dzen.ruA popular recipe for a hearty and delicious egg dish with vegetables. Often found in Arabic and Israeli cuisines!
You will need: 4 eggs, 2 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1/2 onion, 1-2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic, herbs, salt, sugar, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, other spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Chop and sauté onion with garlic in olive oil, add chopped bell pepper, and after 5-7 minutes, add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste.
Sprinkle with salt, sugar, and spices, mix, and simmer for another 5-6 minutes. Crack in the eggs one by one and cook for 10-15 minutes covered over low heat until done. Sprinkle the finished shakshuka with chopped herbs.
4. Egg Envelopes with Cheese and Ham
Source: pinterest.comAn original and very quick breakfast made from readily available ingredients.
You will need: 8 eggs, 250 g ham, 200 g hard cheese.
Preparation: Finely chop the ham, grate the cheese, and whisk the eggs. Pour a portion of the egg mixture onto a pan and lightly fry a thin pancake. Flip it to the other side, sprinkle with ham and cheese, and fry for another 1-2 minutes. Fold the pancake into an envelope and fry it on both sides. Prepare the remaining envelopes in the same way.
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5. Fried Rice with Egg
Source: cookpad.comA versatile side dish for chicken, fish, and other meat dishes.
You will need: 200 g rice, 3 eggs, 5 tbsp soy sauce, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, chili pepper, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cook rice until done and whisk eggs with soy sauce. Chop and sauté onion with garlic and chili, pour in the eggs, season, and continue frying, stirring with a spatula. After 2-3 minutes, add the rice, mix, and fry everything together for another 10 minutes. Sprinkle the dish with chopped herbs.
6. Fluffy Omelet for Breakfast
Source: pinterest.comHere's how to make that beautiful and fluffy omelet in a pan.
You will need: 3 eggs, salt, vegetable or butter.
Preparation: Separate the yolks from the whites and whisk the yolks with salt. Beat the whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form and gently combine both mixtures.
Heat an oiled pan, pour in the egg mixture, and cook covered over medium or low heat – this will take approximately 10 minutes. Then fold the omelet in half, flatten it slightly, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
7. Custard Cream with Eggs
Source: mirtesen.ruClassic custard cream for a variety of cakes and desserts.
You will need: 4 eggs, 750 ml milk, 250 g sugar, 150 g butter, 4-5 tbsp flour, vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk eggs and all dry ingredients until smooth, ensuring no lumps. Pour in the milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Place the cream over low heat or a double boiler and cook until thickened, continuing to stir.
Then let it cool slightly, add softened butter, mix again, and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface. Leave the cream to cool completely, then refrigerate for another 1-2 hours.
8. Deviled Eggs with Avocado
Source: postila.ruDelicious, healthy, and beautiful all at once – an excellent appetizer.
You will need: 6-8 eggs, 1 avocado, 50 g hard cheese, 2 sprigs of herbs, 1 tsp lemon juice, yogurt or mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Boil, cool, peel, and cut the eggs in half. Mash the yolks with avocado pulp using a fork, add grated cheese, chopped herbs, spices, a little lemon juice, and yogurt for consistency. Stuff the egg white halves with this filling.
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9. Egg Pancakes
Source: livejournal.comServe as is or wrap a filling in them, just like regular pancakes.
You will need: 5 eggs, 100 ml milk, 50 g flour, 25 g butter, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 pinches salt.
Preparation: Whisk 3 eggs until smooth, add flour and mix to avoid lumps. Add the remaining eggs, milk, melted butter, salt, and sugar. Mix the batter again and fry thin pancakes on a lightly oiled pan.
10. Egg Soufflé
Source: dzen.ruEvery piece of this delicate and airy soufflé literally melts in your mouth!
You will need: 4 eggs, 150 ml milk, 100 g butter, 100 g powdered sugar, 50 g flour, 0.5 tsp salt, vanilla.
Preparation: Place softened butter and flour in a saucepan, put over low heat and warm until the butter melts. Mix everything until smooth and add powdered sugar, continuing to heat and stir. When thick, large lumps begin to form, remove from heat and let cool.
Pour in milk, add vanilla and sugar, and mix again. Separate the whites from the yolks and fold the yolks into the custard mixture. Beat the whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the mixture. Divide into molds and bake the soufflé for 30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
11. Chirbuli Scrambled Eggs
Source: vk.comGeorgian scrambled eggs with tomatoes, walnuts, and cilantro.
You will need: 4 eggs, 2-3 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 handful walnuts, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic, 2 green onion stalks, 1/2 bunch cilantro, vegetable and butter, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté onion in a mixture of oils, add finely chopped walnuts with garlic, cook for another 1 minute, and add tomato paste. Mix, add diced tomatoes, and pour in about 1/2 cup of water. Bring the sauce to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, and season to taste.
Crack in the eggs one by one, keeping the yolks whole. Cook covered until the eggs are done, and finally, sprinkle the dish with chopped cilantro and green onions.
12. Deviled Eggs with Mushrooms
Source: cookpad.comA very delicious and at the same time simple appetizer for a festive table.
You will need: 10 eggs, 300 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 100 g hard cheese, 2 cloves garlic, mayonnaise, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil, cool, peel, and cut the eggs in half. Separate the yolks. Finely chop and sauté onion with mushrooms until done. Mash the yolks with a fork, grate the cheese, mince the garlic and herbs. Mix everything together, season, and dress the filling with mayonnaise. Place it into the egg halves.
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13. Baked Avocado with Egg and Bacon
Source: food.inmyroom.ruAn interesting solution for lovers of egg breakfasts with avocado and bacon.
You will need: 4 eggs, 2 avocados, 4 slices bacon, salt, spices.
Preparation: Chop and fry bacon until crispy. Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop out some flesh with a spoon. Carefully crack eggs into the resulting hollows. Season, bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius, and sprinkle with bacon at the end of cooking.
14. Marinated Eggs in Beetroot Juice
Source: pinterest.comServe them as is, use for salads, or stuff them for a holiday.
You will need: 8 eggs, 250 ml beetroot juice, 50 ml white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 bay leaf, 2 allspice berries.
Preparation: Boil, cool, and peel the eggs. Boil beetroot juice with sugar, bay leaf, and spices, pour in wine vinegar, and let the marinade cool. Pour this marinade over the peeled eggs and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
15. Egg Roll with Sausage and Tomatoes
Source: mirtesen.ruThis roll is not only delicious but also quite vibrant in appearance.
You will need: 6 eggs, 150 g tomatoes, 100 g boiled sausage, 3 sprigs of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop boiled sausage with tomatoes and mince the herbs. Whisk eggs with spices and mix all ingredients. Pour a portion of the mixture onto a pan, fry for a few minutes, and roll it up.
Push the roll to the side, add another portion of the egg mixture, and roll it up again when it sets. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Flip the finished roll seam-side down and cook for another 3-4 minutes covered over low heat.
16. Egg Pâté
Source: AdobeStockA delicious pâté, and it's completely meat-free.
You will need: 6 eggs, 300 g onion, 75 g walnuts, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp butter, 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil eggs until hard-boiled and finely chop walnuts. Chop and sauté onion in a mixture of oils until golden. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until the pâté is smooth. Done!
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17. Omelet with Apples and Cinnamon
Source: liveinternet.ruYour favorite breakfast omelet can be not only savory but also sweet.
You will need: 3 eggs, 2-3 apples, 100 ml milk, 100 g flour, sugar, ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Whisk yolks with sugar, milk, cinnamon, and flour until smooth. Add finely chopped apples. Separately beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the mixture. Cook the omelet on an oiled pan, covered, for approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
18. Deviled Eggs with Tuna
Source: dzen.ruAnother delicious and quick filling for deviled eggs!
You will need: 10 eggs, 1 can tuna in oil or its own juice, 100 g hard or processed cheese, 20 g herbs, mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Boil, cool, and cut the eggs in half. Mash the yolks and canned tuna with a fork, mince the herbs, grate the cheese, season the filling, and dress it with mayonnaise. Place the filling into the egg halves.
19. Pasta with Egg
Source: postila.ruCan pasta be prepared in an interesting way? Of course!
You will need: 300 g pasta, 3 eggs, 1-2 onions, 100 g tomato sauce, hard cheese, herbs.
Preparation: Cook pasta until done. Chop and sauté onion until translucent, add pasta, pour in tomato sauce, mix, and season. Crack in the eggs, mix again, and cook everything for 3-5 minutes, stirring. Sprinkle the finished pasta with herbs and grated cheese to taste.
20. Potato and Egg Omelet
Source: dzen.ruThis simple and hearty dish is often found in Spanish cuisine.
You will need: 5-6 eggs, 3 potatoes, 1 onion, butter, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté onion in butter until golden, add very thinly sliced potatoes, mix, and fry for a few more minutes. Whisk eggs, pour them over the potatoes, season, cover, and cook for 3-5 minutes over medium heat.