What You Need to Know
Separating eggs is a process, generally used in cooking, in which the egg yolk is removed from the egg white. This allows one part of the egg to be used without the other part, or each part to be treated in different ways. Recipes for custard call for egg yolks, for example.
Key Parameters
Equipment
egg separatorfine mesh strainerthree-bowl system
Steps
- 1.
French Macarons (France): Pure egg whites essential for proper meringue formation
- 2.
Carbonara (Italy): Yolks create creamy sauce without curdling
- 3.
Steamed Egg White (China): Delicate texture requires yolk-free preparation