eggs are one of the most inexpensive and
most popular sources of protein
in the world japan averages 320 eggs
eaten per person
annually and though chicken eggs are one
of the most commonly eaten eggs
they definitely aren't the only ones
whether you like them scrambled for
breakfast
over easy on your burger for lunch or
baked for dessert
here are some of the many ways eggs are
eaten in cultures
all around the world
traditionally menamen is made with eggs
tomatoes
peppers spices and sometimes onions some
people also add meat or cheese
this comforting dish is commonly eaten
for breakfast and served with bread
it also shares many similarities with
our next dish shakshuka
this dish though it originated in north
african countries
has grown extremely popular beyond the
continent
countries in the middle east and along
the mediterranean have taken the dish
and made it their own by adding
different spices or toppings while
keeping the roots of the dish the same
the base of shakshuka is tomatoes
poached eggs
onions and spices this dish is also
known to be a bit spicy
so be careful of course we couldn't
limit this list to just chicken eggs
is a deep-fried boiled quail egg it's a
popular filipino street food
that's typically served with a spicy
vinegar sauce or
special sweet and sour sauce the quail
eggs are covered in an
orange batter that gives them a very
distinct color
locomoco is sticky rice topped with a
hamburger patty or spam
and a fried egg with gravy on top this
is not necessarily an
egg recipe but the egg in this dish is
crucial
and really ties all the flavors together
the origin story is
unclear but the consensus is that it was
created at the lincoln grill restaurant
in 1949
the staples of huevos rancheros are
fried tortillas
refried beans salsa and of course fried
eggs
any other toppings are up for grabs
after that
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if you enjoy omelettes amusoba is a nice
twist
stir-fried noodles with meat and
vegetables also known as yakisoba
are wrapped in a fluffy omelet with
tonkatsu sauce ketchup
mayo or worcestershire sauce amo soba is
served in restaurants as street food or
comfort food at home
there are many iterations of a bacon egg
and cheese but the ones from bodegas in
new york city
take the cake breakfast sandwiches
became popular post-world war ii when
americans wanted things to be fast and
convenient
they're now widely available at fast
food chains
one reason they're so popular is the
taste chemistry created through the
combination of bacon and eggs
called umami nigerian egg sauce or stew
is an easy to make dish that's best
served with boiled yams
plantains potatoes bread or sometimes
rice
though it can be enjoyed any time of the
day it's mostly known as a breakfast
dish
the dish consists of eggs tomatoes
scotch bonnet peppers
onions garlic and spices typically known
to have more tomatoes than eggs
you can definitely adjust the ratio to
your liking
best served with naan roti or rice egg
curry is extremely popular in india
where you are in india though may
slightly alter what flavors you taste
underneath the curry as north and south
india tend to have different climates
thus different soil for growing crops
north indian curry typically uses ghee
or cream so it's thicker than southern
curry which uses coconut milk
bacon and egg pie is a dish kiwis can
all agree is a staple
you can make them with beaten eggs
boiled eggs or both
you can include peas spring onions or
neither
some households even include fruit
chutney or tomatoes
bacon and egg pie can be eaten hot or
cold and though traditionally served for
breakfast
it's now eaten any time of the day
contrary to popular belief
quiche is actually from germany the word
quiche is derived from the word
cookin meaning cake and was created in
the 16th century in a german kingdom
that was later annexed by the french and
renamed lorraine
quiche lorraine is one of the most
popular types of quiche
but there are many varieties quiche can
be eaten any time of the day
but it is considered a popular brunch
dish snack when getting tea
or a starter if you're curious about the
history of this dessert you should
definitely check out our desserts around
the world video pastel de nata
is so delicious it partly inspired the
very popular chinese egg tart
the dessert came about from an excess of
egg yolks and though you can definitely
research recipes to make this on your
own at home
portuguese natives say the best place to
get them is pastiche deblom
in lisbon where they pioneered the
recipe hotfitlon or balut
is boiled fertilized duck egg there are
actually many variations across asia
that are similar
these eggs can be fertilized anywhere
from 14 to 21 days
to eat it oil the egg then with the
widest part of the egg upright
take a small spoon to gently crack the
top peel back the shell just enough that
the liquid inside won't spill out
add salt pepper vinegar or lime and
enjoy
you can sip the liquid and spoon the egg
out or you can peel the entire shell off
and
pop it in hot fit loan is known to be a
delicacy with healing properties
known to be quick easy and affordable
tomato and egg stir-fry is a staple in
many chinese homes
typically served with steamed rice it's
a great balance of salty and sweet
all you need is tomato eggs and an
optional but secret ingredient that
makes it unique
rice wine the culinary term deviled
existed long before it was used to
describe eggs in the 19th century it was
used to describe food that had
spicy or zesty flavors now there are
many variations and even names for
deviled eggs
mimosa eggs stuffed eggs or russian eggs
to name a few
you can date deviled eggs back to
ancient rome where they were served as
an appetizer among the wealthy
historically these eggs weren't made
with mayonnaise it wasn't until
fanny farmer suggested it in 1896 that
people began using it as a means to hold
everything together
today the most common ingredients used
to make deviled eggs are
mustard mayonnaise and paprika they're
very popular in countries throughout
europe and north america
if you're familiar with deviled eggs
polish stuffed eggs
takes it to the next level it takes a
bit of care as you have to be careful
not to destroy the shell
in the midst of scooping out the inside
but once you're in the clear
mix your eggs with some herbs and spices
stuff the mixture back in the shell
add some bread crumbs to the top and fry
with some oil
and voila when talking about tallur
bellotto
it only makes sense to also talk about
sambal toulour
these countries share many similar foods
both egg dishes are fried boiled eggs
cooked in a spicy chili paste
it's a perfect way to jazz up
hard-boiled eggs they can be served by
itself
with rice or with noodles cassava egg
balls are snacks
they're boiled eggs wrapped in a
seasoned cassava mash similar to the
consistency of mashed potatoes
and fried to create a nice crispy outer
layer
they're normally paired with a mango or
tamarind sour
if you're ever in guyana this is also a
very popular affordable street food that
you should try
clearly eggs are extremely versatile let
us know in the comments below some
delicious egg recipes that we should
check out
and some you are gonna try