Types of Cooked Eggs Vocabulary

Expand your cooking vocabulary with our video on different types of cooked eggs.

Understanding the different ways to cook eggs is a fundamental part of culinary vocabulary. In this video, we'll introduce you to 8 common methods of preparing eggs, each with its own unique characteristics.

• Soft Boiled. Soft boiled eggs have a runny yolk and slightly firm whites, perfect for dipping toast soldiers.
• Hard Boiled. Hard boiled eggs are cooked until both the yolk and whites are firm, making them ideal for salads and snacks.
• Poached. Poached eggs are cooked in simmering water without their shells, resulting in a delicate white and a runny yolk.
• Fried. Fried eggs are cooked in a pan with oil or butter. The yolk can be either runny or firm, based on your preference.
• Over Easy. Over easy eggs are fried and then flipped, cooking both sides lightly while keeping the yolk runny.
• Sunny Side Up. Sunny side up eggs are fried on one side only, with the yolk remaining runny and the whites fully set.
• Omelet. An omelet is a dish made by beating eggs and cooking them flat in a pan, often filled with ingredients like cheese, vegetables, and meats.
• Scrambled. Scrambled eggs are beaten and cooked in a pan, stirred continuously to create soft, fluffy curds.

Watch our video to see types of cooked eggs demonstrated and practice using these words in your daily cooking.