Health Benefits of ostrich eggs:
The ostrich egg is the largest egg (currently), equivalent to approximately 20-24 chicken eggs, depending on its weight that can range between 1 and 2 kilos. The ostrich egg with which we illustrate this post weighs exactly 1,390 grams and measures 16 centimeters, we have acquired it from a farmer in our town who has two female ostriches and who tells us, takes an annual production of 40 eggs for each.
Although the ostrich egg is the largest of the birds, with respect to the proportion or size of the animal it exceeds that of the hen, that is, the reproductive effort of the ostrich is less than that of the hen, which with each Egg should leave 3% of its weight. In addition, as we mentioned, the production is much lower. Keep in mind that an ostrich can weigh 180 kilos and reach a height of up to three meters. Delving a little deeper into this species of strutioniform bird, branch of the phylogenetic tree of birds, we can know that its scientific name Struthio camelus, means large sparrow like a camel.
Several years ago it was surprising the breeding and ostrich industry in our country, now it is not a novelty, however, there are many consumers who have not yet tried the ostrich egg. Introducing a little more in the characteristics of this food, it must be said that its white-cream shell is hard, is formed by calcium carbonate crystals and does not peel like traditional chicken eggs, to break it a hammer is usually used and even a drill, in this way two holes are made to extract the white and the yolk, then it is very common to preserve the shell as a decorative element.
Regarding the price of ostrich eggs, this is usually high, ours cost us 9 euros, good price compared to others that demand in the market, we have come to see them at 25 euros, since they consider it to be an unusual product .
How to consume an ostrich egg ?, because in the same way that we can consume chicken eggs, its flavor is very similar, somewhat sweeter and softer, and creamier and fluffy with the milkshake. The problem is to consume the egg in a home at once unless you have a meal with about ten guests (although it could also be frozen). Another option is to take advantage of the possession of an ostrich egg (something that can not be obtained any day) to prepare several recipes, biscuits, quiches, custards, tortillas, scrambled eggs, bacon of heaven, meringues ... the truth is that if we put One afternoon with several recipes, we would put this nutritious food to good use.
You can also make the ostrich hard-boiled egg, although in this case you have to take into account that the necessary cooking time is about an hour and a half. It can be nice to serve diners a slice of ostrich hard-boiled egg, seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and salt is very rich, we can also place it on a slice of loaf of bread and season with hollandaise sauce.
0 Comments