darkwoodali Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Just been given a couple of goose eggs by the Farmer next door in exchange for six of our Hen's eggs. OH thought it was a great idea, they're ginormous! Any advice on what to do with them, how to cook them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 No idea - big omlette - duck eggs are good in cakes - not sure about goose ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 We had one of those the other day!! The yolk is huuuuuge! I just fried it and had egg on toast, took a while to cook the yolk though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Put it on the boil now and it should be really by the Summer Solstice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 boil for 5 mins for soft boil eggs - tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 boil for 5 mins for soft boil eggs - tasty - I boil hen eggs for 5 mins. - I'd have to boil a goose egg for longer....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 We once had some poached, they took some cooking and the shells were hard to crack, they were a bit too much of a good thing for my liking, I would make an omelette next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Whenever I get goose eggs, I never get beyond having them boiled for breakfast. I know there are a lot of other uses, but I love them so much this way that I never try anything else. I boil them for about 11 minutes for a relatively firm white and runny yolk. Fantastic with toast soldiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Big kid at heart eh major? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Big kid at heart eh major? I see no reason why my kids should get all the fun, but I'm not mean enough to pinch soldiers off their plates so I make some of my own. Nor are toast soldiers my only indulgent hangover from childhood. Jelly and ice cream tastes none the worse for me being the age I am, and nor do fairy cakes, chocolate rice crispy cakes, ginger beer, ice cream sodas, eggy bread, sausage rolls, fish fingers or chip butties. This is only a small selection, you understand, but enough to illustrate the point; age hasn't changed my palate, merely added to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I did read that Waitrose are going to be selling Goose & Turkey eggs from this spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 can I ask a dumb question do they taste any different? apart from size that is- and why are duck eggs better for cakes. My mum always used duck eggs if she could get some off whoever she bought them off. Told you it t'were a silly question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I don't like egg white but my idea of a treat made in heaven is a boiled goose egg - the yolk is about 3 times the size of my regular eggs, and 4 times a poland egg . The shell is a bit tougher than a hen's egg but nothing daunting. Given I don't eat the white, I can't give timings for cooking that bit but for a runny soft boiled yolk, 5 minutes from when the water is boiling is ideal (I had one on Friday), you could go 6 for a more completely cooked through experience. Goose eggs only have a short season (ie now). Duck eggs are generally thought to be richer than a hens egg - I presume they impart some of this to cakes. Goosey eggs are also rich. As the Major says - soldiers are also required. Delicious beyond belief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 can I ask a dumb question do they taste any different? apart from size that is- and why are duck eggs better for cakes. My mum always used duck eggs if she could get some off whoever she bought them off. Told you it t'were a silly question Not a silly question at all. As already mentioned, the flavour is generally richer than a hen's egg and quite similar to a duck egg. However, because geese and domestic ducks tend to range more freely than domestic hens, and because their diet is a little more opportunistic (and therefore varied), the flavour of their eggs can vary a little from day to day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Mmmm. We discovered goose eggs the other year. I think we had them fried - they have the most delicious, creamy, rich yolks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Haven't had any for ages. The last one I was given I mixed the yolk with cooked spaghetti, fried onion and pancetta and some parmesan for an indulgent carbonara. They are lovely poached served on a toasted muffin with bacon. Not tried boiling them, but I always have my boiled eggs with soldiers, crusts cut off of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
