Confused about separating egg whites and yolks? Try these 3 simple tricks

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Knowing the right way to separate the two parts of the egg is very important, especially if you want to make certain dishes such as cakes.

Brilio.net - Separating egg whites and yolks can be a challenge for many people, especially for those who are new to cooking. Soft and fragile egg yolks often break easily, making this process difficult. However, knowing the right way to separate these two parts of the egg is very important, especially if you want to make certain dishes such as cakes , meringues, or sauces that require separate egg yolks or whites .

Knowing how to properly separate eggs not only helps with presentation, but also ensures the quality and texture of the resulting dish.

1. Cooking Quality: Separating eggs properly helps maintain cooking quality. For example, in baking, if the egg yolks and whites are mixed, the batter can become heavy and not rise properly.

2. Food Safety: Using fresh eggs and separating them properly can reduce the risk of bacterial contamination such as Salmonella.

3. Efficiency: By knowing how to separate eggs quickly, you can save time when cooking.

Here are three simple tricks you can try to separate egg whites and yolks without any hassle, as summarized by BrilioFood from various sources.

1. Using plastic bottles

One of the most practical ways to separate egg yolks and whites is by using an empty plastic bottle. This method is very easy and effective.

How to do:
1. Crack the eggs into a bowl.
2. Take an empty plastic bottle and press the center.
3. Place the mouth of the bottle on top of the egg yolk.
4. Release the pressure on the bottle so that the egg yolk will be sucked into the bottle.
5. Transfer the egg yolk to another container by pressing the bottle again.

This method is very effective because it will not damage the egg yolk and can be done quickly.

2. Using a slotted spoon

If you don't have a plastic bottle, a slotted spoon can also be used to separate the egg yolks and whites.

How to do:
1. Crack the eggs into a bowl.
2. Use a slotted spoon to remove the egg yolks from the bowl.
3. Let the egg white flow through the hole of the spoon.
4. Transfer the egg yolks to another container.

Make sure the spoon used is clean so that there is no contamination from other ingredients.

3. Using hands

This traditional method may sound classic, but it is very effective if done carefully.

How to do:
1. Crack the eggs into a bowl.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly before starting.
3. Use your fingers to gently hold the egg yolk.
4. Let the egg whites flow through your fingers into the bowl.
5. Transfer the egg yolks to another container.

This method allows for more control when separating the two halves, although it may be a little messier.

Once you have successfully separated the egg white and yolk, here is a simple recipe you can try using the egg yolk:

Egg Yolk Cake

Material:
- 4 egg yolks
- 100 grams of granulated sugar
- 100 ml liquid milk
- 150 grams of wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 50 grams of butter, melted

How to make:
1. Preheat the oven to 180C.
2. Beat the egg yolks and sugar until fluffy and pale in color.
3. Add liquid milk and melted butter, stir well.
4. Mix the flour and baking powder into the dough, stir until well blended.
5. Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked (check with a toothpick).
7. Remove and let cool before serving.

(brl/tin)