Eggs are readily available, nutritious, and versatile, making them a staple for most people. Besides simple hard-boiled, poached, and scrambled eggs, there are also more advanced recipes like poached, poached, cloud-shaped, and souffléed omelets. There are many more exciting ways to cook them.

Souffléed Omelette

By applying the fluffy texture of soufflé to omelets, you can create a “French Souffléed Omelette,” which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The ingredients are eggs, butter, olive oil, and seasonings like salt and pepper. To make it, first beat the egg whites separately and the egg yolks separately, then combine the two and cook them in a pan.

Beyond enjoying it on its own, you can also add toppings like cheese, mushrooms, sausage, or top it with sauces like ketchup.

Omelettes in a waffle maker

Making omelettes in a waffle maker is simple. First, dice your favorite toppings, such as tomatoes, red bell peppers, and mushrooms. Combine them in a mixing bowl with eggs, salt, black pepper, and other seasonings. Then, bake in the waffle maker until cooked.

The bake time is about 3 minutes, but the time may vary depending on the machine. Try making them once to get a feel for the time. Besides waffle makers, you can also use taiyaki or takoyaki machines.

Egg Noodles

The egg noodles we’re introducing here aren’t noodles made from eggs and flour. Instead, they’re made by frying eggs and then shredding them. They’re perfect for pasta dishes like spaghetti and cold noodles.

To make them, beat the eggs in a bowl, then pan-fry them until cooked. Finally, cut them into thin strips or wide strips.

Serve them with other toppings and a suitable pasta sauce for a delicious dish.

Scotch Eggs

Scotch Bombs are a common British snack for picnics. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver prepares traditional Scotch Eggs by first soft-boiled (hard-boiled is also acceptable) eggs. Since the eggs are still hot, they should be immediately soaked in cold water. Once cooled, peel and set aside.

Squeeze sausage meat from sausage and mix with various spices and chopped herbs. Thinly coat the eggs with the meat and shape them into balls. Then, coat them in flour, egg, breadcrumbs, egg, and breadcrumbs again.

Fry them in a pan for about 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn them frequently during frying. Remove from the pan and place on paper towels to absorb the oil before serving with the other side dishes. Besides sausage meat, Scotch Eggs can also be made with readily available ground meat.

Spanish Baked Eggs

Baked eggs are a common Spanish home-cooked dish. There are actually many variations, ranging from using different ingredients to frying to baking. The Spanish news website, The Local Spain, provides a traditional Spanish baked egg recipe for your reference. The ingredients and steps are as follows:

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 6 eggs
• 2 potatoes (peeled and sliced)
• 1 large onion (julienned)
• 1 liter olive oil

Instructions:

• Pour ¾ liter of olive oil into a soup pot and cook over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the potatoes and onion. Reduce the heat from medium-high to medium and cook until the potatoes are tender (a fork can be easily inserted into the potatoes), about 10 minutes.
• Remove the potatoes and onion, drizzle them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and let cool for about 10 minutes, until they are soft to the touch.
• Remove the mixing bowl and crack the eggs into the pan until combined. Add the salt, cooled potatoes, and onions and mix well.
• Pour one tablespoon of olive oil into a large nonstick pan and heat over medium heat until just smoking. Add the eggs, salt, potatoes, and onions to the pan. Stir with a wooden spoon as the eggs cook. This will help the rawer egg on the top to move to the bottom of the pan, ensuring even cooking.
• When the eggs are cooked through, gently move them with a wooden spoon to ensure they are free of any residue and any remaining raw egg. Then flip them over and cook them again.
• When cooked through, transfer the eggs to a large plate and enjoy.