egg Recipes
16 delicious egg recipes from around the world
Gubbröra (Swedish Anchovy Egg Salad)
Gubbröra, meaning 'old man's mix' or 'gubby's mix,' is a classic Swedish appetizer or side dish, often found on the smörgåsbord. It's a simple yet flavorful blend of chopped hard-boiled eggs, salty anchovies, fresh chives, and a creamy binder, traditionally served on crisp rye bread.
Pytt i Panna (Swedish Hash)
A classic Swedish comfort dish, Pytt i Panna (meaning 'small pieces in a pan') is a hearty hash made from diced potatoes, meat, and onions, typically topped with a fried egg. It's a fantastic way to use up leftovers.
Schnitzel Holstein
Crispy, golden-brown breaded veal cutlets, pan-fried to perfection and traditionally topped with a sunny-side-up egg, salty anchovy fillets, and briny capers. A rich and satisfying dish with Danish influences, perfect for a special meal.
Scotch Egg
A classic British picnic item, this Scotch Egg features a perfectly cooked egg encased in seasoned sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to a golden crisp.
Sericaia
A traditional Alentejo egg dessert, a light and airy pudding topped with cinnamon, often served with preserved plums (ameixas d'Elvas).
Balut (Filipino Fertilized Duck Egg)
Balut is a fertilized duck egg with a developing embryo that is boiled and eaten from the shell. It is a popular street food and delicacy in the Philippines, often enjoyed with salt or spiced vinegar.
Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Egg Custard)
A delicate and silky steamed egg custard, traditionally served as an elegant appetizer or side dish. This version features tender shrimp and chicken, with the option of ginkgo nuts for an authentic touch.
Gyeran Bbang (Korean Egg Bread)
Gyeran Bbang is a popular South Korean street food. It's a slightly sweet, fluffy mini bread with a whole egg baked inside, often with a sprinkle of cheese. It's a delightful combination of savory and sweet, perfect for a quick snack.
Khachapuri (Adjaruli Style)
A classic Georgian cheese-filled bread, shaped like a boat and topped with a runny egg yolk and butter. While originating from Georgia, it's widely enjoyed and adapted in Russia.
Khachapuri Adjaruli
A classic Georgian dish, Adjaruli Khachapuri is a boat-shaped bread filled with a generous amount of cheese, baked until golden, and then topped with a runny egg yolk and a pat of butter. The bread is meant to be torn and dipped into the molten cheese and egg mixture.
Longsilog
A classic Filipino breakfast featuring sweet and savory longganisa (Filipino sausage), fragrant garlic fried rice, and a perfectly fried egg, often served with a tangy spiced vinegar dip. It's a hearty and satisfying start to the day.
Oyakodon
Parent and child bowl - tender chicken and fluffy egg simmered in a savory-sweet sauce, served over fluffy steamed rice. A comforting and classic Japanese dish.
Zheng Dan (Chinese Steamed Egg Custard)
A silky smooth, savory steamed egg custard. This is the gentlest, most comforting, and easiest dish in Chinese home cooking, perfect for any meal.
Chupe Andino
A hearty and comforting Andean cream soup featuring tender potatoes, melty cheese, and perfectly poached eggs.
Enqulal Firfir (Ethiopian Scrambled Eggs with Injera)
A simple yet flavorful Ethiopian breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs cooked with spiced clarified butter (niter kibbeh), berbere spice, and torn pieces of day-old injera. It's a hearty and satisfying way to start the day.
Nigerian Scotch Egg
A classic Nigerian street food and party snack, this scotch egg features a perfectly boiled egg encased in a flavorful, spiced ground meat mixture, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to a golden crisp.