Healthy Express - 9 Egg Cooking Tips

9 Egg Cooking Tips

SAMURAI chefs will introduce some basic techniques to improve your egg cooking skills!

From proper storage methods to egg drop soup, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), fried eggs, and how to achieve a fluffy, smooth texture, these tips will help you cook eggs like a professional chef.

How much do you know?! | 9 egg cooking tips!

SAMURAI chefs will introduce some basic techniques to improve your egg cooking skills!

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How much do you know?! | 9 egg cooking tips!

SAMURAI chefs will introduce some basic techniques to improve your egg cooking skills!

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How to Properly Store Eggs

✅ Store with the round end up (pointed end down)

❌ Storing eggs with the pointed end up → This causes the yolk to shift and speeds up deterioration.

❌ Storing eggs on their side → Similarly, it accelerates deterioration.

❌ Washing eggshells before storing → Removes the protective coating, making it easier for bacteria to enter.

✅ Store with the round end up (pointed end down) → Keeps the yolk stable and preserves freshness longer!

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The Correct Way to Beat Eggs

✅ Break it on a flat surface (like a table)

❌ Cracking on the edge of a bowl or dish → The shell may fall into the egg, and it's also less hygienic. This results in a sharp crack, making it easier for the shell to fall into the egg.

✅ Break it on a flat surface (like a table) → The cracks will be even, making it less likely for the shell to mix in! The cracks are even and it breaks cleanly, so it's recommended.

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How to Distinguish Between Cooked and Raw Eggs

Boiled eggs → They spin smoothly and quickly.

Boiled eggs → They spin smoothly and quickly. Boiled eggs have a solid inside, allowing centrifugal force to act effectively, making them spin smoothly. Raw egg → Stops quickly when spun.

Raw eggs are liquid inside, so they stop spinning quickly. If you can't tell which one is boiled, be sure to give this a try!

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How to Easily Peel a Boiled Egg

❌ Boiling without any preparation → The shells tend to stick and are difficult to peel. The shape also got a bit deformed.

✅ Poke a small hole in the rounded end of the egg with a pin. → It becomes easier to peel the shell. By creating a hole, a gap forms between the egg white and the shell.

Be sure to make the hole on the bottom (round end).

✅ After boiling, immerse in ice water → Quick cooling helps the shell peel off easily!

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Techniques for Properly Frying Eggs

✅ Cook on low heat, taking your time

❌ Cooking on high heat for a short time → The outside of the egg white will firm up, but the inside will remain almost raw.

Additionally, if the pan is too hot, the whites will toughen and become rubbery in texture. It is prone to uneven cooking, making it difficult to achieve the ideal fluffy and melty texture.

✅ Cook on low heat, taking your time → The whites and yolk reach the perfect doneness, resulting in a fluffy texture.

Preheating the pan and oil before cracking the egg prevents uneven cooking and sticking.

If you prefer, you can cover the pan or add a small amount of water to steam the egg, which will result in a runny yolk.

High heat will cause the underside to burn, preventing the whites and yolk from becoming fluffy. Low heat allows for an even, fluffy cook and a smooth finish!

Be sure to drizzle some soy sauce and enjoy it in the traditional Japanese style!

❌ Adding beaten eggs into a soup simmering on low heat → The eggs will turn cloudy in the soup.

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Techniques for Properly Beating Egg Drop Soup

✅ Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then turn off the heat and pour the eggs in while stirring gently.

Turning off the heat slows down the convection in the soup, making it easier for the eggs to spread gently and fluff up. In the video, we use a clear broth to make the flow of the eggs easier to see.

The trick to making the eggs fluffy is the same, even with a soup that includes ingredients. Feel free to try it with your preferred flavor!

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Bonus Tip: How to Neatly Cut a Boiled Egg

The final bonus tip is something I don't usually do myself, but it's a popular trick I’ll try out.

❌ Cutting with a regular knife → The yolk tends to stick to the blade, and the cross-section is more likely to crumble.

✅ Wrap the boiled egg in plastic wrap → Slice straight down for a clean cross-section and yolk that doesn't stick. I tried it, and it cut much cleaner than I expected.

Since the yolk doesn’t stick to the blade and it cuts smoothly, this is definitely worth trying! I hope these egg cooking tips are helpful! Give them a try and enjoy your cooking!

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How to Check if Eggs are Fresh

Fresh eggs sink and lie flat on their side

✅ Sinks in water → Fresh eggs sink and lie flat on their side. As eggs age, they lose moisture and the air cell enlarges, causing them to float.

❌ Floats in water → The air cell inside has grown, indicating reduced freshness.

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Techniques for Properly Making Fluffy Tamagoyaki

The fluffy eggs spread in the soup, creating a delicate, angel-like texture and appearance!

❌ Cooking on medium or high heat → The eggs will burn and become hard, losing their fluffiness.

The heat level makes a big difference in the final result of the tamagoyaki, so it's important to be careful.

✅ Cook on low heat slowly → This allows you to make a fluffy tamagoyaki without burning it. Warming the pan on low heat and spreading the oil prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.

Cook on low heat throughout, and remove the pan from the heat if it overcooks to adjust. When cooking, pour the egg mixture in several times to create layers for a tender texture.

Slowly cooking the egg over low heat gave it a light and airy texture, with a perfectly even finish. The difference in heat control is clear at a glance here.

To make a delicious tamagoyaki, it's important to cook it slowly and carefully without rushing. Enjoy the fluffy texture and delightful bounce! Bonus Tip: How to Cut Boiled Eggs Neatly.

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