The document discusses egg cookery and provides information about eggs including their nutritional value and different cooking methods. It defines what eggs are, their functions in cooking, and nutrients found in eggs like protein, vitamins, minerals, and more. Various egg cooking techniques are also outlined such as hard boiled eggs, soft boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, omelets, sunny side up eggs, and pouched eggs.
The document discusses egg cookery and provides information about eggs including their nutritional value and different cooking methods. It defines what eggs are, their functions in cooking, and nutrients found in eggs like protein, vitamins, minerals, and more. Various egg cooking techniques are also outlined such as hard boiled eggs, soft boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, omelets, sunny side up eggs, and pouched eggs.
The document discusses egg cookery and provides information about eggs including their nutritional value and different cooking methods. It defines what eggs are, their functions in cooking, and nutrients found in eggs like protein, vitamins, minerals, and more. Various egg cooking techniques are also outlined such as hard boiled eggs, soft boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, omelets, sunny side up eggs, and pouched eggs.
EGG COOKERY • Do you like to eat eggs or any egg dishes? • What is your favorite egg dish? Lesson 1. Egg Cookery
Egg is a poultry product from domesticated female birds.
• Chicken • Duck • Quail • Goose Egg is a versatile ingredient that can be cooked and served in different ways. Functions of an Egg 1. It serves as a binding ingredient. These ingredients will coagulate when cooked. 2. It can be used as a thickener. Give the cooked or baked product a perfect texture. 3. It is used for making dips and sauces. Nutritive Value of Eggs • Egg is not only delicious but it is also one of the most nutritious foods available for consumption. • It is considered a complete meal. • It is rich in protein which is essential in: Building and repairing body tissues. Building and maintaining strong and healthy muscles. Keeping the body fluids in balance. Contains the nine(9) essential amino acids. Nutritional Content Found in Eggs 1. Omega-3 – helps protect the heart. 2. Choline – development of the human brain. 3. Vitamins – (Functions of Vitamins): • Vitamin K = helps blood clot. • Vitamin B complex = promotes good appetite and produce energy. • Vitamin A = helps develop and maintain a normal eyesight. 4. Minerals – have the functions that body needs: • Iodine = normal functioning of thyroid gland Zinc = healing of the wounds • Phosphorous = strong bones Iron = normal circulation of the blood • Selenium = antioxidant 5. Cholesterol and lecithin – structure and function of all the cells in the body. Ways to Cook Eggs Hard-boiled Egg • Is cooked without removing its cover or shell. • Submerged in water and is brought to a boil for 10-15 minutes until its egg yolk and egg white are already in solid form. Soft-boiled Egg • Is similar to a hard-boiled egg. • Boiling time is reduced to 7 minutes so that the white turns into soft, solid structure while keeping the yolk runny. Scrambled Egg • Is prepared by beating the egg yolk and the egg white together. • The salt is added in the beaten egg. • It may be hard scrambled or soft scrambled, depending on individual preference. Omelet and Frittata • Are scrambled egg topped with other ingredients like meat, vegetables, or cheese. • Typically served open faced, where as, omelet is folded in half to cover the toppings. Sunny side up • Is done by frying the egg on lightly greased pan without flipping it. • Its yolk is maintained in its bright round shape like a bright sun showing up. Pouched Egg • Is done by cooking the egg in water with a temperature of 75 degree celsius. • The egg white is cooked until it is almost solidified while the yolk remains as soft as a soft-boiled egg