Eggs Flashcards
How can you tell an egg custard is cooked?
Slight skin forming, middle is set, slight wobble
How can you tell a quiche is cooked?
Slight wobble in the centre, no soufflé-ing
What temperature and oven shelf do you blind bake shortcrust pastry at?
200C, top third
What temperature and oven rack do you bake quiches at?
150C, bottom third
Hard boiled egg cooking time
8-9 minutes
Soft boiled egg cooking time
6 minutes
Why would an omelette be rubbery?
overcooked
What are the basic quantities for mayonnaise?
150ml oil - 1 yolk
300ml oil - 2 yolks
Why does a mayonnaise split?
Adding oil too quickly
Example of a mayonnaise daughter sauce
Aioli
Tartare Sauce
Why would a crème anglaise be too thin?
Not cooked for long enough
Why would a crème anglaise curdle?
Cooked for too long, heat too high
Why do we add water in omelette?
Add steam & lightens
