MacKenzie Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 I thought it was time for an extra treat this morning. It all started 5 days ago when I put an egg yolk into a bowl with a mix of salt and sugar, covered it and put it in the fridge for 4 days. Next step was to take it out of the salt/sugar mixture, bush it off and do a final little wash with water to get rid of the rest of the salt/sugar mixture. Finally dry in the dehydrator for 2 hours at 150F. After the 4 days- All dried and shaved with the micro plane. I decided to try it on an Sous Vide egg and serve with some previously KK smoked bacon, KK smoked gouda cheese, sour dough bread and add a little colour. The interior of the SV egg with shaved egg yolk. Time for a nice cuppa. Quote
CeramicChef Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Now that what I call the Breakfast of Champions! Major Kudos to you MacKenzie! Quote
Jon B. Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Unbelievable how tasty that looks!!!!! 5 Stars Quote
PRippley Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Wow, MacK, I am amazed at your creativity, ability and artistry! Simply amazed.â˜ºï¸ PJ Quote
MacKenzie Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Posted November 20, 2015 Thanks, everyone, you all push me to my limits and beyond. Quote
ckreef Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Shaved egg yolk that's pretty kewl. Where do you come up with these ideas. Might have to try that sometime. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote
kjs Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 That looks amazing. I am always impressed with the level of artistic skill reflected in the presentation of the food you prepare. Quote
tinyfish Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 My first time hearing about something like that...wow MacKenzie. Quote
tony b Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Another stunner, MacKenzie! Never heard of the egg yolk thing before? Got the wheels spinning in my head! Quote
Rak Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 WOW!! That looks great!! I've never heard of a cured egg yolk but now I feel like I have to try it!! Quote
MacKenzie Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Posted December 15, 2015 I made some spaghetti today and thought I'd try some of the cured egg yolk on top - Quote
CeramicChef Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 Wow, MacKenzie! Beautiful plate of pasta. So what exactly does a cured yolk taste like? Quote
MacKenzie Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Posted December 15, 2015 It has a mild flavour, a little salty and very creamy. That's the best I can say. Quote
PRippley Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 Good description for me! Looks like a gastronomic delight, MacKenzie! Quote
ckreef Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 I'll say it again, awesome egg idea. I would put that on a lot of different dishes. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote
dstr8 Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 OMFG MacK!!! I think of myself as a foodie but this one came at me like a blind left hook to my jaw Will. Try. This. Soon! Quote
GoFrogs91 Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 Too cool MK. Always raising the bar Benton Quote
tony b Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 Another Home Run, MacKenzie! We are all constantly amazed at the stuff you come up with!! Quote
MacKenzie Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Posted December 15, 2015 Thanks a bunch everyone, aren't we have fun on this forum. Quote