So, I recently got my hands on a few new kitchen things specifically for eggs. You know how it is, you see these gadgets and think, “Will this actually make my life easier?” I decided to give them a proper try over the last couple of days.
Trying Out the Egg Separator
First up was this little egg separator thing. It looked simple enough. You crack the egg into it, and the white is supposed to drip through the slots, leaving the yolk behind. Okay, first attempt… cracked the egg, poured it in. It mostly worked! A little bit of the thick white clung on, so I had to jiggle it a bit. Honestly, it’s maybe a tiny bit cleaner than juggling the yolk between shell halves, which is what I usually do. Less risk of shell bits, I guess. But was it revolutionary? Nah, not really. It did its job though.
Whisking Small Batches
Next, I used the small silicone whisk that came in the set. I often just whisk one or two eggs for scrambling, and using my big metal whisk feels like overkill and makes a racket in the bowl. This little guy was actually pretty good! It was flexible and quiet. I whipped up two eggs for an omelet pretty quickly. It felt easier to get everything mixed compared to just using a fork. I liked this one more than I expected.
The Poaching Pods Adventure
Then came the silicone poaching pods. I’ve always struggled to get perfect poached eggs in swirling water. These pods looked promising.
- Greased them lightly as the instructions suggested (important step, I reckon).
- Cracked an egg into each pod.
- Floated them in a pan of simmering water.
- Put the lid on the pan.
Getting the timing right took a guess. Pulled them out after about 5 minutes. The eggs slid out okay, thanks to the greasing. They looked… well, they looked like eggs cooked in a pod. Perfectly round bottoms, cooked through. Not quite the same texture as a traditional poached egg, the white was a bit firmer all around. But, zero mess in the pan, which was a huge plus. Easy win for a quick breakfast when you don’t want fuss.
Clean Up Time
Cleaning was straightforward. The separator rinsed off easily. The little whisk was simple, no bits stuck in wires. The silicone pods needed a quick wash with soapy water, especially to get the greasy film off. Nothing was particularly difficult to clean, which is always a bonus. I hate gadgets that take longer to clean than to use.
Overall, it was an interesting experiment. The tiny whisk is definitely staying in my main utensil pot. The separator… maybe I’ll use it sometimes? The poaching pods are handy for a guaranteed, easy-to-make poached-style egg, even if they aren’t exactly like the real deal. They’re not game-changers, but a couple of them turned out to be quite useful additions to my kitchen routine.
