The Europeans first tried a turkey egg thanks to Christopher Columbus: Spanish sailors brought birds from the American continent (therefore they are often called "Spanish chickens").
general description
Turkey eggs weigh about 80 grams; they have a creamy white shell. They are tastier than chicken, but quite rare. These beautiful birds are mainly farmed. They are usually kept for meat. There is plenty of information on how useful a turkey egg is. The product photo is presented below.
Turkey eggs are almost impossible to find in stores. They are available on specialized farms. During the season, the turkey carries eggs in an amount of not more than 25 pieces. This explains their high cost and inaccessibility.
Worldwide use and distribution
The turkey is from America. This bird was made popular by the geographical discoveries of Columbus. Spain became the first European state to establish turkey breeding farms.
Turkey eggs are used in the preparation of a variety of dishes (pastries, salads, omelettes). Egg boiling time is no more than 10 minutes.
Where to find and how to store
You can buy eggs on farms from the breeder, as turkeys are usually grown for meat. Turkeys rush seasonally.
In Russia, there are agricultural firms producing a hatching turkey egg . When creating such complexes, modern technologies are applied with full automation of processes. Turkey eggs are incubated in compliance with sanitary and epidemiological standards and veterinary requirements. Collaboration with hatcheries and customers who purchase eggs allows you to control quality.
The shell has a rather loose structure, as a result of which it is susceptible to the penetration of various odors. At home, eggs should be stored in a refrigerator in isolation from products with a pungent smell (herring, spices, onions, citrus fruits). You can treat them with a solution consisting of sunflower oil, linseed oil and paraffin. Also, eggs can be placed in a solution with salt. If after cooking, there are unused yolks, they can be stored in the refrigerator in a bowl with cold water.
Features of turkey eggs
The energy value of one fresh raw turkey egg is 170 calories. Nutritional value consists of water, ash, cholesterol, proteins, carbohydrates. The vitamin complex contains groups A and B, PP. Turkey eggs are composed of macro- and microelements: iron, manganese, zinc, copper, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium.
Beneficial features
It is believed that a turkey egg is tastier than chicken. However, that it is more useful, you need to understand. Turkey eggs contain much more cholesterol than chicken eggs. They are in third place for this indicator. Turkey eggs are widely used for cooking a variety of dishes. And they are no different from food cooked on chicken eggs.
Turkeys have many useful substances that are essential for the growing body, or rather children. Experts have proven that the product does not cause allergies, because it can be safely given to babies. But it must be remembered that, despite the very useful properties, eggs in food should be consumed in moderation. You should adhere to a proper and balanced diet, do not overeat. Eggs obtained from turkey in early summer have more valuable properties than laid in the spring, because they contain a lot of protein in the composition. The constant use of this product normalizes metabolism.
In addition, due to the high content of vitamins, eggs support a healthy immune system. They are recommended for eating to people who have a violation of the digestive tract. A positive effect on the state of the central nervous system. For patients diagnosed with gastritis with high acidity, eating eggs will be extremely beneficial. Raw eggs normalize the acid content. They have excellent enveloping properties and have an alkaline environment.
The product was widely used in cosmetology. Using it, they prepare different masks for skin or hair. Eggs are also very useful for healthy people.
Harm and contraindications
Together with the beneficial properties, a turkey egg should be used with caution in the diet, if any:
- liver or kidney problems;
- individual intolerance of incoming components - yolk or protein;
- the presence of excess weight, the use of diets for weight loss;
- increased cholesterol.
Turkey eggs are possible sources of salmonella. The product must be purchased from verified birds, it must have a whole shell.
The use of turkey eggs
They are used in cooking for the preparation of omelettes and desserts, they are chopped into salads, and added to the dough. If you break the shell and pour the contents into boiling water, poached eggs are obtained. They can also be fried. Soufflé is prepared from proteins. Eggs that are not thermally processed should not be used, as this can harm the stomach due to poor absorption and clogging of the intestines with decay products.
In cosmetology, turkey eggs are used to create moisturizing and nourishing masks for hair, face and body; they successfully replace regular chicken eggs.
Typically, eggs are used for breeding. Only healthy eggs with a smooth shell and a yolk in the center are suitable for incubation. You can evaluate the quality data using transmission on an ovoscope.
How to cook turkey eggs
Turkey eggs are used in cooking in the same way as chicken eggs. They go for cooking omelettes, salads, dough and desserts. There are various recipes on the Internet. A turkey egg, of course, is fried and boiled. How to cook regular scrambled eggs from this product? Everything is extremely simple.
For cooking, you will need turkey eggs, onions, salted lard, tomatoes, salt, black pepper. Lard is cleared of excess salt and cut into slices. Wash the tomato, remove the stem, cut into slices. Peel and chop the onion in half rings.
Break turkey eggs into a bowl, add salt to taste. Mix eggs with salt using a fork. Fry the slices of bacon in a skillet so that it absorbs fat, but the slices should remain soft. Then add the onion and fry it until soft. Then put slices of tomato in a pan. The entire contents of the pan are heated for one minute over high heat, stirring occasionally. Pour the lard, onion and tomato slices with the egg mixture. After that, close the pan with a lid, cook the fried eggs over medium heat. The finished dish will have a dense surface, spring a little while pressing.
At the end, remove the pan with cooked fried eggs from the stove. The dish is ready. Sprinkle fried eggs with black pepper and serve hot after cooking, either as a standalone dish or as a side dish.