Description
Egg dish
Technical
Shirred eggs, also known as baked eggs, are eggs that have been baked in a flat-bottomed dish; the name originates from the type of dish in which they were traditionally baked. Shirred eggs are considered a simple and reliable dish that can be easily varied and expanded upon. An alternative way of cooking is to crack the eggs into individual ramekins, and cook them in a bain-marie, as coddled eggs.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
sulfurousbutterynuttysavorycaramelized
Taste
umamisaltiness
Texture
silkycustardydelicate
Wine Analogy
Similar to the creamy texture of an oaked Chardonnay
Coffee Analogy
Like the rich mouthfeel of a well-prepared espresso crema
Perfume Analogy
Reminiscent of the warm, buttery notes in a gourmand fragrance
Culinary Applications
Oeufs en CocotteFranceClassic preparation where eggs are baked with cream in individual ramekins
ChawanmushiJapanAdapted technique for savory egg custard steamed in cups
Huevos al HornoSpainBaked eggs with chorizo and potatoes in earthenware dishes
Dietary
VegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosherEgg allergy
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
glutamatesinosinateslipids