How to make egg marinade
In the past 10 days, among the hot topics about home-cooked dishes on the Internet, "Egg Braised Egg" has become a hot search topic because it is easy to make and rich in nutrients. Many netizens shared their own production experience and even derived a variety of innovative methods. This article will combine the hotly discussed content on the Internet to provide you with a detailed analysis of the classic method of egg brine and a numerical comparison.
1. Ranking of the most popular egg braised recipes on the Internet
| Ranking | Method name | heat index | core ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classic soy sauce braised | 985,000 | Eggs, soy sauce, star anise |
| 2 | Coke Braised Egg | 762,000 | Eggs, cola, bay leaves |
| 3 | Tea braised eggs | 658,000 | Eggs, black tea, cinnamon |
| 4 | Five spice braised eggs | 543,000 | Eggs, five spice powder, Sichuan peppercorns |
| 5 | Beer braised eggs | 421,000 | Eggs, beer, rock sugar |
2. The whole process of making classic soy sauce braised eggs
1.Prepare materials: 10 fresh eggs, 50ml light soy sauce, 20ml dark soy sauce, 3 star anise, 2 bay leaves, 1 section of cinnamon bark, 15 grams of rock sugar, and appropriate amount of water.
2.Boiled egg processing: Put the eggs in a pot of cold water, boil the water for 8 minutes, remove them from the cold water and peel the shells, and use a toothpick to poke small holes in the egg noodles (for easier flavor).
3.Prepare brine: Add 500ml water to the pot, add all the seasonings and bring to a boil, then turn to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4.brine process: Put the processed eggs into the brine, keep it at a slight boil and cook for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and soak for more than 4 hours.
3. Comparison table of key parameters
| parameter | traditional practice | Internet celebrity practices |
|---|---|---|
| cooking time | 30 minutes + 4 hours soaking | 15 minutes + overnight soaking |
| Deliciousness | Even inside and outside | Rich surface |
| shelf life | Refrigerate for 3 days | Refrigerate for 5 days |
| Calories (kcal/unit) | 78 | 92 |
4. Tips that are hotly discussed across the Internet
1.crack control method: After boiling the eggs, gently tap the eggshell to form fine cracks, which can make the marinade penetrate more evenly and make the pattern more beautiful.
2.Brine recycling: The filtered brine is frozen and stored, and new seasonings can be added the next time it is used to make the taste more mellow.
3.Quick flavor method: Using a vacuum sealed box for marinating can shorten the flavoring time from 4 hours to 1 hour.
5. Recommended innovative practices
1.Coffee Braised Egg: Use espresso instead of part of the water to give it a unique aroma.
2.Korean Spicy Braised Sauce: Add Korean hot sauce and Sprite to create a sweet and spicy flavor.
3.Healthy braised eggs: Added Chinese medicinal materials such as Angelica sinensis and Astragalus membranaceus, suitable for tonic in autumn and winter.
6. Precautions
1. The freshness of eggs affects the peeling effect. It is recommended to use eggs within 3 days of production date.
2. Pay attention to the heat during the marinating process. Continuous boiling will cause the egg whites to harden.
3. Diabetic patients are advised to reduce the amount of rock sugar or use sugar substitutes instead.
According to the actual measurement data of food blogger @ Kitchen Xiaobai, the success rate of making classic soy sauce braised eggs is 92%, which is the most suitable method for beginners to get started. Recent data from the short video platform shows that the topic #EGGSchallenge has been viewed more than 80 million times, becoming a new social hot spot in the kitchen.
Once you master these techniques, you can adjust the proportions of ingredients to suit your personal tastes and create your own egg marinade recipe. Whether served with rice, mixed with noodles or eaten alone, this traditional delicacy can bring a full sense of happiness.
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