In general, can I substitute egg species for either egg-only or egg-centric dishes?

In general, can I substitute egg species for either egg-only or egg-centric dishes? - Vegetable Sandwich on Plate

(Prompted by an interesting radio show on ducks and duck eggs).

For general uses, in either an egg-only dish, or an egg-centric dish like a custard or quiche, can I use eggs other than chicken eggs?

Other than the obvious that the volume of the dish will vary, and perhaps the cooking time, can I make a fried quail egg on toast, or a duck egg quiche? Or for that matter, to echo another recent question, a soft-boiled ostrich egg - presumably with lots of dipping toast!



Best Answer

More or less, yes. Just know that eggs of different species have different "flavors." There may be some issues with substituting in dishes due to varying fat content of the yolks and such...

I've had duck and goose egg quiches. I've had fried quail eggs on toast. I have yet to try an ostrich or emu egg.




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Can you substitute eggs?

Both yogurt and buttermilk are good substitutes for eggs. It's best to use plain yogurt, as flavored and sweetened varieties may alter the flavor of your recipe. You can use 1/4 cup (60 grams) of yogurt or buttermilk for each egg that needs to be replaced. This substitution works best for muffins, cakes, and cupcakes.

How do egg substitutes differ from regular eggs?

Nutrition of Real Eggs VS Egg SubstitutesAn egg substitute product contains approximately the same protein and fat content as an egg. However, a popular egg substitute product has very few important vitamins and minerals, compared to 13 essential vitamins and minerals found in an egg.

What can I use in place of eggs in a recipe?

Egg replacers
  • Vinegar & baking soda. Replace 1 egg with: 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon vinegar. ...
  • Unsweetened applesauce. Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup applesauce. ...
  • Plain or vanilla soy yogurt. Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup yogurt. ...
  • Silken tofu. ...
  • Ripe banana. ...
  • Ground flaxseed.


  • Are chicken and duck eggs interchangeable?

    You can cook duck eggs just like you would a chicken egg. However, if you're using it in a recipe, don't substitute them at a 1:1 ratio. As I mentioned, duck eggs are larger. If a recipe calls for 4 chicken eggs, 3 duck eggs should be about the right amount.




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