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How To Get Creative With Salt-Cured Eggs In The Kitchen
BY EMILY WEEKS
Grated
Salt-cured egg yolks add an umami boost to any dish, and with a firm, cheese-like texture, they're perfect for grating over a simple carbonara recipe or classic cacio e pepe.
To add salt-cured egg yolk to your favorite pasta dish, simply grate using a microplane and garnish before serving, or try stirring the grated yolk into your grated cheese.
Vegetables
In a Caesar salad, the umami of the egg yolk gives another layer of depth, complementing the tangy dressing and wedging into crunchy croutons.
It can also transform roasted or steamed veggies into gourmet sides, as the briny yolk flavors contrast the natural sweetness of summer vegetables, balancing core flavors.
Avocado Toast
Try topping your avocado toast recipe with a sliced, salt-cured egg yolk. The dense, richness of the salt-cured yolk complements the buttery avocado.
If you're going with mashed avocado toast, season it with grated salt-cured egg yolk, a squeeze of lime juice, and a dash of black pepper. For spice, add crushed red pepper flakes.
Soup
When making your favorite soup, grate the salt-cured egg yolk directly over the finished dish. The heat from the soup will soften the yolk, allowing it to melt into the soup.
Garnish
Finely grate salt-cured egg yolk over your poke bowl to add a rich, umami-packed garnish. It adds a flavor that compliments the delicate, fatty qualities of the fish.
The addition of salt-cured egg yolk can act as a unifying ingredient that helps to tie the tanginess of the bowl's dressing to the crispness of fresh veggies.