- [Voiceover] Eggs are one
of the most commonly consumed
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foods in the world.
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They're full of vitamins,
protein, antioxidants,
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and they help you lose
weight, gain muscle,
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and even improve your brain.
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We've put together 14 eggtastic tricks
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that are sure to amaze
and maybe even amuse.
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Let's kick it off with this party pleaser,
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Most people don't realize that
with some time and finesse,
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you can balance an egg on its bottom side.
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Simply find an extremely
flat and level surface,
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and carefully rock the egg back and forth
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between your fingers until
you feel it take hold.
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It could be quite frustrating
and take several minutes
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to pull this off, and some
eggs might not even work.
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But the feeling of accomplishment
you get when it's done,
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Ever want a quick sunny side up egg,
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but you're running late for work?
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Simple. Grab a plate,
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heat it for two minutes in the microwave.
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Now get a little butter
and lather up the plate.
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Crack the egg directly onto the plate.
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Now very lightly poke
a tiny hole in the yolk
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so that the egg can be
vented and doesn't explode
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Now carefully place it in the microwave
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for about 45 seconds.
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Once the timer is done,
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check and see if the egg whites are set.
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If so, enjoy your meal.
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If not, just add another 15 seconds.
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Sometimes it's hard to be sure
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if your eggs are still good or not.
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Simple way to test this,
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is by filling a small
clear container with water
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and carefully dropping the egg in.
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If the egg stands up on
its small pointy end,
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then they're still edible,
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but they're getting a bit old, be careful.
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If the egg lays right on its side,
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then you my friend, have some fresh eggs.
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Want to make perfect scrambled eggs
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like they do at the diner?
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Whisk three eggs in a large bowl
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along with 1/4 of a cup of milk.
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Whisk until it's nice and smooth.
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Now put a pan over high heat
and melt a tablespoon of butter
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until it starts to bubble a bit.
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Pour the eggs directly into the center
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and stir until you start
to see curds forming.
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Once that happens, immediately
set the heat to low.
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Now simply flip the eggs over
each other again and again
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until you don't see any running liquid.
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At this point, remove the
pan from the hot stove top
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and let it cook on its
own for another minute.
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Now slide the eggs onto a plate and serve.
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How about a quick poached
egg, if that's your thing?
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Let's utilize the microwave again.
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Grab yourself a microwave safe bowl
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and add 1/2 a cup of water.
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Now crack your egg
directly into the water,
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cover it, and place it into
the microwave for 60 seconds.
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This is typically enough time, However,
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you can always add an additional
10 seconds or so if needed.
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Now grab a slotted spoon
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and carefully scoop it
out on a plate and enjoy.
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Now some people prefer
a runny soft-boiled egg.
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Here's how to make one in five minutes.
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Bring some water to a boil
and carefully place your eggs
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into the pot with a slotted spoon.
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Reduce the heat to medium
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and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
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After exactly five minutes,
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remove the eggs and place into cold water
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for a minute to chill.
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Now peel your egg and enjoy
the best of both worlds.
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Now here's a really cool one.
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Did you know you can scramble
your eggs inside the shell?
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Our friend NightHawkInLight
did this a while back
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with great results.
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You basically place an egg
into a long sleeve shirt
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and tie it off at both ends.
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By rapidly spinning the
shirt in a circular motion
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and then pulling hard a dozen times,
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you mix the egg's contents
right in the shell.
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Once that's done, you
simply boil and enjoy.
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To see his full tutorial,
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click the annotation or
check the description.
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Sometimes cracking an egg can be a pain.
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To crack an egg perfectly with one hand,
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gently hit a side surface and
then push up with your thumb
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and pull down with your lower two fingers,
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while using your index finger as support.
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You should get an even break in the center
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with some practice, but don't
expect to get it every time.
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Practice, practice, practice.
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Some recipes call for egg whites only
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and sometimes egg yolks only,
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Or maybe you just hate egg yolk.
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Grab an empty water bottle
and after your egg is cracked,
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simply squeeze the bottle
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and place it over the yolk and release.
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The yolk will immediately
get sucked up into the bottle
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and can be placed on
its own or disposed of,
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whichever you prefer.
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Now let's go back to the microwave again.
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This time we're gonna scramble
the eggs for a quick snack.
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Crack a couple eggs into
a microwave safe bowl.
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Add salt and pepper to
taste and a splash of milk.
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Vigorously whip the eggs into shape
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until you have a nice blended mix.
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Place it in the microwave for one minute
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and pop it out and fluff the eggs a bit.
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Then put them back in for
another 30 seconds or so.
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you should end up with a
convincing bowl of scrambled eggs.
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Now here's a simplistic way
to make a sunny side egg.
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Heat a pan on medium for a minute,
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then coat it with a bit of butter.
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Crack an egg and plop
it right into the pan.
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Shift the pan around
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to make sure the egg whites
are evenly dispersed.
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Cover it for about two minutes,
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and let it finish cooking on its own.
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And then add seasoning of your choice.
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Remove from the heat and enjoy.
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Sometimes boiling eggs can be a pain
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and you need to focus on other things
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without monitoring the boiling water.
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That's where your trusty oven comes in.
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Simply place as many eggs as you desire,
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directly onto the center oven rack.
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You can also place a pan under,
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just in case there are any mishaps.
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Now set your oven to 325 for 30 minutes.
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Don't even bother preheating.
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When the time is up,
remove the eggs carefully
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and place them into ice water,
just for a couple minutes.
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Then your hard bake eggs will be done.
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Now to follow up on
hard-boiled or baked eggs,
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comes the peeling part.
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It can be a huge pain.
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So here's a nifty technique to use
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next time you go a-peeling.
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Place a hard-boiled egg into a bowl
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and fill it with just
a little bit of water.
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Now cover the top with a plate
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and shake the whole thing
around with passion.
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After about 10 seconds,
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pop the top and slide the shell right off.
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Want to make some fancy poached eggs
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but you don't own a souse vide cooker?
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Grab some Saran wrap and
coat it with your favorite
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cooking oil, and place it over a bowl.
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Now crack an egg directly into the center.
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Season the egg to your own personal taste.
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and carefully bring the
sides up and tie it off.
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Bring a pot of water to a full boil.
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Once there, reduce the heat to medium.
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Now place the bag directly into the water
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and let it simmer for about three minutes.
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Now remove the bag and untie it.
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What you're left with,
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is a perfectly poached
egg, sous vide style.
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