It seems to me most of you are suggesting pulling the egg shell apart by tugging the shell halves in opposite directions, as opposed to taking the egg in both hands and twisting the shell in opposite directions. Is this correct? This rookie cook needs to know! By the way, this is a wonderfully useful and helpful forum. Thanks, all, for sharing your knowledge and experience. Lou
On 3/27/20, Immigrant via Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: > I strike the egg on its long side with a knife. A swift, short stroke. It > will make enough of a crack for me to be able to pull the halves of the > shell apart, over a bowl, and the egg will run into the bowl. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On Behalf Of > diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 10:06 PM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: diane.fa...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [CnD] How To Cook An Egg In A Microwave > > Hold the egg firmly In one hand. Give a quick, sharp tap on the edge of > whatever bowl you are going to put it in. Then, you can take it in both > hands and pull the shell apart. I usually get two shell halves and no shell > bits In my egg. This too is like spreading stuff. The more you do it, the > better you get at it. > > Diane > > -----Original Message----- > From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On Behalf Of > Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 9:53 PM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Ron Kolesar <kolesar16...@roadrunner.com> > Subject: Re: [CnD] How To Cook An Egg In A Microwave > > Many thanks Marilyn for this advice from one blind cook to another. > My question on this topic is as follows: > What is the best way to crack a egg? > Of course with as little shells in the bowl as possible. > Every time I've tried to crack a egg, I constantly crush the egg and get > nothing but shells. > Many thanks and keep up the great work teaching some of we blind cooks how > to cook. > Ron KR3DOG > > -----Original Message----- > From: Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 11:46 > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: m51penning...@gmail.com > Subject: [CnD] How To Cook An Egg In A Microwave > > How To Cook An Egg In A Microwave > > Are you running out of time, but want an egg? Eggs are good for you and > full > > > of protein. Eggs are great for breakfast, in a salad, or on a sandwich. > Make > > > an egg fast and easy in the microwave. > > Fried egg: > > Break 1 egg into a microwave save bowl. Gently poke the yolk of the egg > with > > > a knife. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a plate, so the egg does not > > explode. Put in microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. > > Scrambled Egg: > > Crack 2 eggs in bowl and scrambled with fork. Cover bowl and place in > > microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Stir 1 or 2 times to make sure the eggs > > cooked thoroughly. > > Hard-Boiled Egg: > > Break 1 egg into bowl. Gently poke the yolk of egg with a knife. Cover the > > bowl and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until hard. Gently stir occasionally > > to make sure the egg is cooked throughout. The egg may not appear pretty, > > but once you cut it up finely over a salad, all that matters is the taste. > > Poached Egg: > > Pour 1/3 cup of water into bowl. Break 2 eggs into bowl. Poke the yolks > with > > > a knife. Cover bowl and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Let stand until whites > > are set and yolks are thick but not hard. Pour out the water and serve in > > bowl or lift egg out onto plate. Enjoy. > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > In the good old days of Morse code Shorthand, 73's AKA Best Regards and or > Best Whishes,From Ron Kolesar Volunteer Certified Licensed Emergency > Communications Station And Volunteer Certified Licensed Ham Radio Station > With the Call Sign of KR3DOG > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > > -- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
