Eggs of almost all birds are not only allowed, but also needed. They are incredibly healthy and delicious. Eggs can be put in salads, side dishes, soups, baked goods. They can be eaten raw, fried, or boiled. Someone prefers only protein, and someone cannot live without protein. What bird eggs are there and which ones can be used in cooking?
Chicken eggs
They have been eaten for more than 2, 5 thousand years. It is believed that the inhabitants of India were the first to try them, and the Europeans - the Romans - were the next. The culinary possibilities of chicken eggs are almost endless, as are the cooking methods.
Duck eggs
They come in different colors - from the usual white to greenish-blue. They are slightly larger than chicken, have a bright taste and strong smell, but not all gourmets like it. Duck egg yolks make the baked goods very beautiful - rich golden color, for which they are appreciated by many housewives.
Goose eggs
Their weight reaches 200 grams, and the shell is particularly durable. They are rarely used in cooking because of their specific smell and taste. It is forbidden to eat them raw, and it takes 15 minutes to cook goose eggs - at least.
Quail eggs
The second most popular after chicken. They are a source of vitamins and nutrients, have a positive effect on memory, normalize metabolic processes, improve mental activity and are able to increase potency.
Turkey eggs
The weight of these eggs is about 75 grams. The shell color is creamy white. They are healthy and tasty, but, unfortunately, it is difficult to find them in stores, since turkeys are mainly bred for meat.
Pigeon eggs
A real exotic that not everyone can pamper themselves with. They are very small and have a mother-of-pearl effect. Mostly they can be found in some dishes in famous restaurants.
Ostrich eggs
The largest in the world. Diameter - about 20 cm, weight - up to 2 kg. The color ranges from white to dark green. You can store them for 3 months. The taste is not particularly different from chicken eggs, but one such egg is enough for the whole family.
