Friday, October 25, 2013

What To Use As Egg Seasoning

By Cornelia Reyes


Food is seasoned by adding salt, spices and herbs. These ingredients are also used in suitable combinations. Egg seasoning needs to be carefully chosen so that the taste is complimented rather than overpowered. Seasonings are added at different stages during the cooking process as well as after cooking to produce the best taste.

If you want your egg dishes to be spicy, you need to use ground pepper, peppercorns, cayenne pepper, paprika or curry. A spicy kick can also be added with fresh peppers which can be diced finely or chopped into chunks. Finely diced peppers help to spread flavor evenly through the eggs while chunks add texture. Judicious use of spices is important as many of these have a strong flavor and can overpower a dish.

One of the best ways to season eggs is with herbs and combinations of herbs. These give subtle flavor to a dish. The taste of a cheese omelet benefits greatly from the addition of various herbs such as basil, thyme and oregano. Green chili and chives lift an egg salad out of the ordinary. A souffle with some parsley and basil added is delicious. Many herbs and combinations may be used with scrambled eggs such as some oregano and thyme for an Italian flavor.

What some people refer to as condiments but others regard as seasonings are onions, shallots, chives and garlic. All of these go extremely well with most egg dishes. Hot condiments like Worcestershire sauce and mustard are also favorites for many people.

Cooks love to experiment with different blends of herbs and spices. Many of these blends are on offer at local stores and online stores too. These blends are compiled by experts who understand exactly what works together. It can save you time and money to try out some of these blends instead of wasting time and money experimenting yourself. For example, you can choose a Mexican or Chinese blend.

Sweet seasonings are not used with eggs as much as savory and spicy ones. Cinnamon is one of the spices that may be used for some sweetness. Sun-dried tomatoes are one of the best natural ways to introduce a hint of sweetness.

Eggs are used so often by most cooks that they may run out of ideas of how to make dishes with a difference. This is when you need to consider ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes or a touch of capers to add some gourmet flair. Sun-dried tomatoes may be used in scrambled eggs and omelets. They can also be tossed with some hard boiled eggs, adding a couple of chunks of fresh tomato for contrast and moisture. Top with a green onion garnish and you have the perfect meal.

Eggs are not only quick and easy to prepare but they are healthy too, offering a valuable source of protein. The correct egg seasoning needs to be used to bring out the best in dishes made with these ingredients. Learning how to use the various combinations of herbs and spices means that you always have a tasty meal to offer your family.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...