Polished eggs, also known as Pidan or Century eggs, are a unique and highly prized delicacy with a history spanning centuries. Often served as an appetizer or condiment, this culinary curiosity boasts a distinctive flavor profile and intriguing appearance that have captivated taste buds across cultures. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you on a journey through the fascinating world of polished eggs, exploring their rich history, cultural significance, and most importantly, providing you with a step-by-step recipe to create this culinary marvel in your own kitchen. Along the way, we'll delve into the science behind the curing process, uncovering the intricate chemical reactions that transform ordinary eggs into these extraordinary delicacies. So, prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable adventure as we embark on the art of crafting polished eggs, a delicacy that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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POLISHED EGGS
These hardboiled eggs are soaked in a soy sauce and garlic mixture until dark. Serve with a small salad.
Provided by SUE
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil for one minute. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. Peel. Score spirals into the white of the eggs, from the tops to the bottoms, using a sharp knife.
- In a small saucepan, heat oil. Add garlic, and cook over medium heat until it begins to brown. Stir in sugar and soy sauce. Remove pan from heat.
- Place eggs in sauce, and turn to coat. When eggs are nice and dark, and the sauce is thick and syrupy, remove from sauce. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 974.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
POLISH SCRAMBLED EGGS RECIPE - A PERFECT BREAKFAST IDEA!
The most popular add-ons for the Polish scrambled eggs are the onion and sausage. However, you can put any kind of ready-to-eat meat inside, as well as any veggies.
Provided by Karolina Klesta
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Dice the sausage and the onion.
- Fry them on the pan, medium heat, for about 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, smash the eggs into the bowl. Whisk a bit using a fork.
- When the onion and sausage is ready, pour the eggs and fry for about 5-10 minutes, on low heat.
- Serve warm with chives and bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 73 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 34 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 984 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams unsaturated fat
PERFECT POACHED EGGS
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Heat the water: Add enough water to come 1 inch up the side of a narrow, deep 2-quart saucier. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 2 teaspoons white vinegar and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Meanwhile, crack 1 very fresh cold large egg into a custard cup or small ramekin. Use the handle of a spatula or spoon to quickly stir the water in one direction until it's all smoothly spinning around.
- TIP: Use this whirlpool method when poaching a single serving (one or two eggs). For bigger batches, heat the water, salt and vinegar in a 12-inch nonstick skillet and do not stir.
- Add the egg: Carefully drop the egg into the center of the whirlpool. The swirling water will help prevent the white from "feathering," or spreading out in the pan.
- Let it poach: Turn off the heat, cover the pan and set your timer for 5 minutes. Don't peek, poke, stir or accost the egg in any way.
- Lift it out: Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and serve immediately. Alternatively, move the egg to an ice bath and refrigerate up to 8 hours. Reheat in warm water just before serving.
PICKLED EGGS
These pickled eggs taste just like the eggs that general stores used to sell! Add 1 cup beet juice if you'd like pink pickled eggs.
Provided by wildheart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the peeled hardboiled eggs in the large jar.
- Boil the remaining ingredients together for 5 minutes.
- Pour over the eggs in the jar.
- Cover; leave on counter overnight.
- Keeps in refrigerator for weeks, in theory.
- In reality, if you love pickled eggs, these will disappear.
POLISHED EGGS
These hardboiled eggs are soaked in a soy sauce and garlic mixture until dark. Serve with a small salad.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil for one minute. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. Peel. Score spirals into the white of the eggs, from the tops to the bottoms, using a sharp knife.
- In a small saucepan, heat oil. Add garlic, and cook over medium heat until it begins to brown. Stir in sugar and soy sauce. Remove pan from heat.
- Place eggs in sauce, and turn to coat. When eggs are nice and dark, and the sauce is thick and syrupy, remove from sauce. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 974.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
DECORATIVE EASTER EGG
TAKE A CRACK at crafting this sugar ary shell from CT's cooks. It's sure to make Easter "eggstra" special! Our kitchen staff made the egg using a basic mold and piped icing. For additional holiday appeal, they filled their confection with green coconut "grass" and a purchased lamb figurine. If you have a bit of cake-decorating experience, you should have no problem creating the icing roses on top of the egg. Haven't ever made roses? For an easier project, look for ready-made sugar flowers in the baking aisle of the grocery store.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 1 decorative egg.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Directions: Prepare egg and icing according, to the recipe below., EGG: Combine 3 tablespoons of water and 10 drops of yellow food coloring in a small bowl. Mix well. Add sugar and beat for 1 minute or until combined. Set aside., Dust a work surface and the egg mold with cornstarch. Firmly press sugar mixture into each egg half and level the top with an icing knife. Immediately unmold onto prepared work surface. Using, a serrated knife, cut 1-1/4 inches from the small end of each egg half without moving the cut piece away from each egg half. (This will help keep the egg halves intact.) Let pieces stand, uncovered,, for 1-1/2 hours., Using a serrated knife, carefully remove cut pieces and discard. Starting in the center of each half, gently scoop out the sugar, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Discard the removed sugar. , Place egg shells dome side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 200° for 20 minutes or until dried., ICING: In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and remaining water. Beat on low speed for 7-10 minutes or until stiff peaks form. If you are not making your own icing roses, cover icing and set aside. , If you are making your own icing roses, place 1/3 cup of icing in a small bowl and tint purple with red and blue food coloring. Place 3 tablespoons of icing in another small bowl and tint green. Cover and set aside. Leave remaining icing white., DECORATIONS: Grass and lamb: For grass inside egg, place 2 tablespoons of coconut in a plastic bag and add 1-2 drops of green liquid food coloring. Shake until color is evenly distributed., Fill inside of bottom egg half with coconut grass and plastic lamb or a decoration of your choice. Spread a thin layer of white icing around edge of bottom shell and place top shell on bottom shell, with edges matching. , Zigzags: Cut a small hole in the corner, of a pastry or plastic bag. Insert star pastry tip #21 and add white icing. Referring to the photos for position and holding bag at a 45° angle, pipe zig - zags around the seam and window opening., Roses: If you are using store-bought candy roses, refer to photo for position and attach roses to top of egg using a, dab of icing., If you are making icing roses, cut a hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag. Insert round tip #12 and fill with purple, icing. Holding the bag straight up, pipe a dome-shaped mound of icing on the flower nail. See Fig. 1a., With petal tip #103 and purple frosting, hold pastry bag at a 45° angle, wide end of tip down. Turn nail and squeeze bag to form bud as shown in Fig. 1a., Holding pastry bag with narrow end farther away from the rose tip and turning the nail, pipe a row of three standing petals. See Fig. 1b., Pipe a second row of petals, holding the narrow tip end at a greater angle. Repeat for a third row as shown in Fig. 1c., Gently slide the ends of scissors underneath rose and remove it from nail. Referring to photo for position, place rose on top of egg., In same way, make two more roses and add them to top of egg., For leaves, cut a hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag. Insert leaf tip #67 and fill with green frosting. Pipe leaves around roses., FINISHING: Arrange Easter grass on cake plate. Place egg in center of plate. Arrange jelly beans around egg.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips for Making Perfect Polished Eggs:
- Use fresh, organic eggs for the best flavor and texture.
- Wash your hands and the eggs thoroughly before handling them.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon.
- Cook the eggs for 8-10 minutes, depending on how hard-boiled you like them.
- Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Once the eggs are cool, peel them under cold water.
- Polish the eggs by rubbing them with a soft cloth or paper towel until they are shiny.
- Serve the eggs immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Polished eggs are a simple but elegant dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or main course. They are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes, from salads and sandwiches to deviled eggs and egg salad. With a little practice, you can easily make perfect polished eggs at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dish to prepare, give polished eggs a try!
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