Dropped Egg (Noun)
Meaning
Egg cooked in gently boiling water.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The dropped egg was cooked to perfection in the gently boiling water, its whites set and its yolks still runny.
- She carefully cracked the egg into the pot, watching as it became a dropped egg, its delicate form unfolding in the simmering water.
- The chef's technique for cooking a dropped egg was to create a whirlpool in the water before gently adding the egg, allowing it to cook evenly.
- After a few minutes, the dropped egg was done, its texture silky smooth and its flavor rich and creamy.
- The dropped egg was a staple of the breakfast menu, served with toasted bread and a sprinkle of paprika for added flavor and color.