egg yolk
Custard's yellow base
The egg yolk is the yellow, nutrient-rich center of an egg, surrounded by the white.
It contains most of the egg's fat, cholesterol, and vitamins.
In cooking, yolks provide richness and act as emulsifiers in sauces like mayonnaise and hollandaise: Separate the yolks from the whites.
A runny yolk is prized for dipping toast.
- creamySmooth and rich
- lecithinNatural emulsifying compound
- sunny side upEggs fried one-sided
- soft boiledYolk remains liquid
- rawIn original state
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