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Caramelized Cream Eggs From Ideas in Food
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Picholine
September 25, 2020
Made the caramelized eggs and what an exquisite taste ! I really was surprised that cooking eggs this way would make a difference. Such a treat.
Food
September 16, 2020
I can't wait to try this technique. I would love to watch a video on making crispy eggs. I was watching a British cooking show and this older lady cracked an egg in her hand, dipped and rolled it quickly in bread crumbs then quickly placed in hot oil to deep fry. It came out as a brown crunchy ball and when she cut into it the yellow was runny and white perfect. Have you heard of this technique. I am still shocked. I would love to learn how to do this. You can place the crispy egg balls on a salad or pasta.
djfisher1312
September 12, 2020
Just read this, immediately tried it, delicious and incredibly easy!
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September 8, 2020
To me, these were poached eggs, elevated to the nth degree! And the best part, they hold their shape very well. Confession: I did use more cream than suggested. Unbelievably good! I used a stainless steel skillet, with no issues whatsoever.
Rosalind R.
September 17, 2020
When this hit my inbox as just "gas," I couldn't imagine what recipe I had commented on that would elicit such a response!
I hope you realize how lucky you are to be cooking with gas. Sadly, I live in Arizona where gas kitchens are as rare as hens teeth. Electric is so limiting!
I hope you realize how lucky you are to be cooking with gas. Sadly, I live in Arizona where gas kitchens are as rare as hens teeth. Electric is so limiting!
Gina T.
July 18, 2020
I tried this technique when first published here and was underwhelmed. Now, I have tried again and these eggs are perfection! I believe I had too much cream the first time, and was also cooking on a dreadful glass-top electric range. Today, I used just enough cream to coat the bottom of the pan and cooked on induction and made some of the best eggs I've ever had. I did give them a flip during the one minute rest because I feared the yolks weren't set but it was probably not necessary. Next time, I will not. I quite easily made 4 and think I could even do 6 at once.
Werdyo
May 15, 2020
This was *delicious*. But before recommending non-stick skillets, you should watch the movie Dark Waters or do some research on the toxicity of Teflon. I used a stainless steel skillet with no problems.
Anu N.
March 11, 2020
This was gorgeous! I think I used more than a "thin" layer of double cream, but since I'm on the keto diet, it's all good :) I added some homemade everything bagel seasoning over the eggs, and drizzled a bit of truffle oil before eating... Wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic recipe, this will go on my regular weekday rotation.
Anu N.
March 11, 2020
Oh I should add another favourite way of mine of frying eggs, thanks to my best friend's recipe. Grate some cheese (cheddar works best) on the bottom of a nonstick pan to cover it, crack an egg or two over this layer of grated cheese, turn the heat to medium high, and cook until the cheese starts to melt and develop a crust. If the whites are still runny, you can switch off the job and cover the pan, exactly like this recipe. Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, transfer the crispy cheese and eggs to a plate and eat immediately!
Al S.
March 8, 2020
OMG, I made these tonight and are absolutely delicious. I am a single 72 year old male and have to say do exactly as the recipe calls fall and you can't go wrong. Thanks for this recipe.
Bb
February 17, 2020
Oh these were delicious! I’ve never made eggs that had such perfect yokes. This is the way I’ll be frying eggs from now on. Thanks!!
Lynn
February 16, 2020
I've made these at least once a week since the recipe came out and had to share my great love for it. The whites are gently caramelized but not crispy, the yolk is easy to keep runny. I usually put in too much cream (so sad) but have learned to gently remove the eggs (spatula works great for this) then put the remnants of cream over a high heat to boil down. Spatula again to scrape out every drop onto sourdough toast.
RossB
January 12, 2020
It took me a few tries to get the hang of it, but it’s an excellent method. What I noted: It’s important to season the cream before putting the egg on it; essential to start w a cold pan; keep fire low-ish and be patient. I tried flavored salts, and truffle salt was the big hit. I also tried it with slices of Granny Smith apple, used vanilla salt; it was a quick, rich, bright snack.
Robin G.
January 6, 2020
I jumped into the deep end. You mentioned paprika and cooking other things, so I did this was a butterflied pork chop. Probably had too large a pan, and I covered the pan for most of the cooking because I was afraid the pork wouldn't cook. It did, though, and wasn't as overcooked as I usually make it. And I SWEAR that wasn't me licking the pan later, or the plate but holy cow. I mean, holy pig (it was pork after all). The cream did not break, but it browned and thickened and was wonderful. Next time I will not cover it towards the end. I did simmer instead of keeping it on medium/high.
OnionThief
January 1, 2020
This is such a good technique. I finally can get delicious whites without a 1:1 ratio of spices! And even the time i walked away and overcooked it, it was still flavorful.
J.
December 25, 2019
These were just okay. It worked in a lightly oiled cast iron pan, the eggs were cooked, the cream carmelized, I was just underwhelmed by the flavors. I much prefer an egg cooked crispy in butter. Will go back to that.
watercupcake
December 16, 2019
Wow! I am a yolk person. The whites are always something I have to eat because it comes with the yolk. After making these I was wishing there was more white to my egg. I am converted.
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