Shirred Egg
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About
Shirred eggs is where an egg is broken into a small buttered ramekin, then quickly cooked under the broiler. Like a poached egg, the result is a liquid yolk and whites that are softly set, yet tender.
Information
Translations: Shirred Olu, Shirred Kiaušinis, Shirred ou, Shirred jaja, Marszczona Egg, Яйцо-пашот, Shirred αυγό, Shirred البيض, Shirred 계란, Shirred vejce, Shirred Telur, Shirred蛋, Fruncido Huevo, Shirred vajcia, Arricciato Egg, Shirred ביצה, UGNSSTEKTA Egg, Схирред јаја, ギャザーエッグ, Froncé oeufs, Gerafft Egg, Arrufat Ou, Яйце-пашот, Shirred Яйце
Physical Description
A Shirred Egg is cooked slowly on top of the stove...in a ramekin, Le Creuset works best. but hard to find in the US. Melt a bit of butter then add egg...with a bit of milk or cream with dill, ground pepper. Salt to taste. Cook just enough to set the white..yolk should be almost runny.
Tasting Notes
Flavors: Perfect