It's possible to cook without eggs!
No more eggs in your cupboard? Intolerance or allergy? Are you vegan? It may seem difficult to eliminate this classic ingredient from a recipe. But there are plenty of alternatives for eliminating eggs from your recipes.
Whether savory or sweet, eggs have a special place in many recipes. In quiches, crêpes, salads, brioches... The egg's main role is to give texture to a preparation. It can act as a humectant, binder or leavening agent.
However, eggs do not have a monopoly on cooking. Recipes can be adapted to make them 100% plant-based. With a little imagination, you can prepare dishes without eggs that are just as tasty.
Yoghurt
Plain yoghurt gives a more airy texture to your cakes and other pastries. Simply replace all the eggs in the recipe with plain yoghurt. You can even use crème fraîche, to obtain meltingly soft preparations.
Agar-agar
You can opt for agar-agar to bind your preparations. This powdered seaweed is an excellent alternative. What's more, agar-agar is super discreet in terms of taste, color and smell! What's more, it's ideal for replacing egg whites in meringues or chocolate mousses. Speaking of meringues, here's one of our recipes using another egg substitute:
Cornstarch
Cornstarch, acts as a binder in cooking, just like eggs. In terms of quantities, one egg can be replaced by two tablespoons of cornstarch. Mix it with a little water, and you're done. This alternative is suitable for the vegan diet!
Egg substitute
You can find ready-made egg substitutes on the market. They are available in specialized and health food stores. Most are made from potato starch, corn starch, thickeners and emulsifiers. You can also make your own, by mixing a few tablespoons of soy milk powder with cornstarch and water.
Mashed potatoes
The advantage of mashed potatoes, in addition to being easy to prepare, is that they add body to your recipes. Potatoes are an excellent alternative for making thick breads or cakes, while still retaining enough softness in the mouth.
Rice or oat cream
Its floury texture turns to cream when mixed with water. Like eggs, it's designed to bind your appliances together. This way, you can prepare a host of desserts, such as clafoutis, crêpes or gratins. You can find this vegetable cream in organic stores.
Flax seeds
These tiny, peckable seeds make fantastic cookies and pancakes. Blend them with water until you obtain a slightly gelatinous paste, similar to egg white. The advantage of flaxseed is that it's very good for your health. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids.
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