Egg Dishes

Ajitsuke tamago is a traditional dish consisting of soft-boiled eggs that have been soaked in mirin and soy sauce. The egg yolks should be custardy if properly prepared, and the eggs are eaten as a snack, a part of bento, or more commonly, enjoyed... READ MORE

Staka me ayga is a simple Cretan dish consisting of poached or fried eggs and local staka (a type of buttery cream mixed with flour). The combination is usually seasoned with salt and pepper, and it is typically enjoyed warm for breakfast... READ MORE

Tortang talong is a simple Filipino dish made with a combination of roasted eggplants and lightly beaten eggs. Whole eggplants are dipped into the egg mixture and are then shortly pan-fried until the entire dish starts to resemble a crispy omelet.... READ MORE

This popular Greek dish, which goes under the name strapatsada or kagianas, consists of diced, sautéed tomatoes that are seasoned with fresh herbs, then combined with lightly beaten eggs and topped with crumbled feta cheese. With i... READ MORE

Ispanaklı yumurta is a traditional dish that's quick, filling, and healthy. It's made with a combination of eggs, spinach, onions, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic. The onions and garlic are sautéed in olive oil, followed by the spi... READ MORE

Eggs Benedict is a breakfast or brunch meal consisting of toasted halves of an English muffin that are topped with a slice of ham or bacon, a poached egg, and sauce Hollandaise. Although there are numerous theories about the origin of the dish, mo... READ MORE

Chawanmushi is a delicate custard-soup, its name meaning steamed in a tea cup. Each portion of the dish is ideally served in a small, lidded cup, either as an appetizer or as a part of a bigger meal. The custard usually consists of an egg... READ MORE

Shakshouka is a delicious combination of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. Although it has an unusual name, the dish is straightforward and easy to make. It is usually made in a skillet in which onions, tomatoes, and spices are cooked until th... READ MORE

Delicately flavored soy eggs are a simple and versatile Chinese invention. Boiled and peeled eggs are submerged in the soy sauce mixture and left for a couple of hours until the salty flavors penetrate, infuse, and color the outer layer of the egg... READ MORE

The simple and inexpensive huevos rotos (lit. broken eggs, also known as huevos estrellados) is a Spanish dish that is a specialty of Madrid. It consists of eggs fried in olive oil, which are then placed over french fries. The dish is tra... READ MORE

Popular both in Venezuela and Colombia, perico is an egg-based dish made with scrambled eggs, onions, tomatoes, and butter. Venezuelan version is often enriched by the addition of coriander, annatto, and ground peppers, while the Colombian version... READ MORE

Huevos divorciados is a Mexican dish consisting of two fried eggs, each placed on its separate corn tortilla with a different sauce (one has green salsa, the other one red salsa). The dish is served on one plate and is commonly consumed for breakf... READ MORE

Kaygana is a popular Turkish egg-based dish that can be found in numerous variations across the country. The basic version is typically prepared with just a few ingredients: eggs, flour, salt, and milk. The ingredients are mixed into a batter whic... READ MORE

Tortilla de Betanzos is a Spanish dish originating from the Galician municipality of Betanzos. This dish is basically a local variety of tortilla de patatas or Spanish omelet. In Betanzos, it consists of potatoes, eggs, oil, and ... READ MORE

Fourtalia is a traditional omelet hailing from the island of Andros. Although the ingredients may vary from area to area, the basic recipe always contains eggs, potatoes, and sausages. The cut potatoes are fried in olive oil and pork fat, with the... READ MORE

Ovos mexidos com farinheira is a traditional dish featuring scrambled eggs cooked with farinheira, a type of smoked sausage made from flour, pork fat, and seasonings. The sausage is crumbled and sautéed until it releases its rich flavors, t... READ MORE

Uitmsijter spek en kaas denotes a typical way of preparing eggs in the Netherlands. The bacon is first placed in a buttered pan, then come the sunny-side-up fried eggs, topped with Gouda cheese until it melts. The dish is seasoned with salt and pe... READ MORE

Introduced in 1817, folklore says that tortilla de patata was created by general Tomás de Zumalacárregui in order to feed his hungry army, as food supplies were scarce at the time. The key ingredients used in the dish are thinly slic... READ MORE

Menemen is a traditional spread consisting of tomatoes, eggs, peppers, and various spices. There are many version of menemen, so it can also contain garlic, cheese, spinach, sausage pieces, or onions (when menemen is served as a main dish). It is ... READ MORE

Oyster omelette originated in the city of Chaozhou (Teochew) and the region of Fujian in China. It is a signature dish of the Hokkien people - Chinese diaspora in Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The dish consists of sm... READ MORE

During Ottoman era, çilbir was simply the generic term for poached eggs prepared in a variety of ways. Over centuries, as the imperial cooks were improving different recipes, this particular variation supposedly became a favorite of the ear... READ MORE

Arepa de huevo is a popular Colombian dish that is commonly sold at street stalls, especially in the Caribbean parts of Colombia. Corn arepas are filled with eggs, then fried until the eggs are fully cooked. They are often served for breakfast, bu... READ MORE

Fan qie chao dan is a traditional dish based on eggs on tomatoes. Other ingredients usually include oil, salt, sugar, and potato flour or cornstarch. The eggs are scrambled into large curds and then stir-fried with sliced tomatoes in oil. Sugar an... READ MORE

Indian masala omelet is a traditional egg-based dish originating from South India. The dish is made with a combination of eggs, onions, green chili peppers, coriander, chili powder, and turmeric powder. The eggs are whisked with the other ingredie... READ MORE

Fritaja sa šparogama is a popular Istrian egg-based dish. Its key ingredients are wild Istrian asparagus – slightly bitter and with an aroma that is reminiscent of the sea, Istrian pines, and aromatic herbs. The dish is prepared by co... READ MORE

Black pudding scotch egg is a type of scotch egg made with black pudding as the key ingredient. Apart from the black pudding, this tasty snack and street food item is usually made with eggs, minced pork, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, and oil... READ MORE

Frittata al tartufo is a traditional Umbrian and Istrian dish made with a combination of eggs, black truffles, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. This simple dish is made by pouring beaten eggs into a pan with hot olive oil, and then adding thin s... READ MORE

Omurice is a short form of omelet and rice, the two essential ingredients of this Japanese fusion dish. The rice is usually pan-fried together with chicken and ketchup, then wrapped in a thin omelet sheet. Finally, the dish is generously covered w... READ MORE

Oyakodon is a poetically named dish meaning father and child, referring to the fact that both the chicken and the egg are used in the dish. It consists of a bowl of white rice that is topped with chicken, eggs, and chopped scallions. The ... READ MORE

Onsen tamago is a traditional delicacy made by slow-cooking eggs in baskets that are submerged in onsen hot springs. The eggs are cooked in their shells so that the yolk becomes soft-set and the egg white develops a loose consistency. It is believ... READ MORE

Tigrillo is an Ecuadorian casserole-style dish made with a combination of mashed green plantains, cheese, and eggs. There are as many recipes as there are cooks, so some versions of tigrillo might include milk, ají hot sauce, or chicharrone... READ MORE

Frittata di zucchine is a traditional egg-based dish originating from Tuscany. The dish is usually made with a combination of eggs, thin slices of zucchini, olive oil, salt, pepper, sage, and minced parsley. The zucchini slices are cooked in olive... READ MORE

Huevos a la flamenca (lit. flamenco-style eggs) is a Spanish dish with Andalusian origins. Although there are many versions and recipes for the dish, the basic version is made with eggs, tomatoes, and peppers. Other versions add meat such as chori... READ MORE

Gorditas de huevos is a Mexican dish consisting of masa cakes filled with eggs. The gorditas are made with masa harina, salt, and water. The dough is fried on both sides until golden brown, and it is then topped with scrambled eggs. The eggs can b... READ MORE

Huevos migas is a Mexican egg-based dish originating from the Michoacan region. It is made with a combination of soaked bread or tortilla pieces, stock, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili peppers, and eggs. Cheese and sausage pieces are often added f... READ MORE

Mtsvane lobio is a traditional dish originating from Georgia. It's usually made with a combination of green beans, eggs, olive oil, onions, butter, tomatoes, coriander, salt, and pepper. The green beans are steamed or boiled until tender and chopp... READ MORE

Pražene gobe z jajci is a Slovenian dish with origins in the Štajerska region, where mushroom picking is a common and popular activity, so baked mushrooms with eggs and fresh parsley is a beloved dish in the region, served as a hot appetize... READ MORE

Tamagoyaki is a Japanese omelet dish made by using a unique cooking method - the eggs are folded into themselves until they are fully cooked. Although the omelette has no fillings, it is usually seasoned with sugar, mirin, and soy sauce. Tamagoyak... READ MORE

Omeleta is a traditional Greek-style omelet made with Mediterranean ingredients, giving it a distinct and flavorful twist compared to classic omelets. Unlike a typical omelet, the Greek omeleta incorporates local vegetables, cheeses, and sometimes... READ MORE

Affectionately called the breakfast of champions, huevos rancheros is a traditional breakfast dish from Mexico consisting of tortillas, eggs, beans and, sometimes, a selection of meats, all covered with a tomato-chili sauce or salsa. Orig... READ MORE

Despite its unusual name, tea is not the dominant flavor in tea egg, a popular, traditional snack item that originated in Zhejiang, but is found throughout China. The snack consists of an egg that is hard-boiled in (usually black) tea, soy sauce, ... READ MORE