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FOOD COMMODITIES EGGS Eggs are laid by female animals of many different species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, a few mammals, and fish, and many of these have been eaten by humans for thousands of years. Bird and reptile eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk), contained within various thin membranes. The most commonly consumed eggs are chicken eggs. Nutritive value of the egg The egg is one of the most complete and versatile foods available. It consists of approximately 10% shell, 58% white and 32% yolk. Neither the colour of the shell nor that of the yolk affects the egg’s nutritive value. The average egg provides approximately 313 kilojoules of energy, of which 80% comes from the yolk. Egg protein is of high quality and is easily digestible. Almost all of the fat in the egg is found in the yolk and is easily digested. Eggs contain every vitamin except vitamin C. They are particularly high in vitamins A, D, and B12, and also contain B1 and riboflavin. Eggs are a good source of iron and phosphorus and also supply calcium, copper, iodine, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, zinc, chloride and sulphur. INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING EGG CUSTARD 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups of milk (NOT heavy cream) 3 tablespoon of sugar (plus 1 1/2 table spoon to make the caramelized sugar) Enough water to fill the pot that you're going to steam the custard in METHOD OF PREPARATION Step 1: crack the egg into the bowl and whisk until thoroughly blended, whisk with sugar afterwards. Step 2: Add the milk to the egg and sugar mixture and whisk evenly. Make sure there are no clumps and that the mixture is smooth. Step 3: Fill the pot you're going to use to steam the custard halfway with water. Place a wire rack in the pot and place the bowls you're going to use in the pot (make sure they can withstand heat). Pour the sugar into a small saucepan and turn the heat on high. Be careful not to burn the mixture. Keep stirring the sugar until it turns brown. Quickly pour the sugar in each of the bowls you have prepared. Step 4: Pour the egg mixture on top of the caramelized sugar cover the pot and turn the heat on high. Once the water in the pot boils, turn down the heat to low. The total cook time should be about 50 minutes. Be careful when removing the bowls once the custard is done. Run a knife around the inside perimeter of the bowl and flip over on a plate. Decorate, cut, and serve! Download 12.72 Kb. Share with your friends:
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