How to easily and quickly separate the yolk from the white: 4 proven methods

12.05.2023 04:30

To prepare some dishes and desserts, it is necessary to separate the yolk from the white.

This may seem like a difficult and time-consuming task, but there are actually simple and quick ways to deal with it. Here are four of them.

Method #1: Using a plastic bottle

Crack an egg and add its contents to a bowl. Take a clean plastic bottle, squeeze it and apply it to the yolk.

Release the bottle and the yolk will be sucked in. Pour the yolk into another bowl.

Method #2: Using a spoon

Cut an egg and pour its contents into a bowl. Take a large spoon and carefully lift the yolk with the edge of the spoon.

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Transfer the yolk to another bowl, tapping the edge lightly with a spoon to allow excess white to drip off.

Method #3: Using your hands

Cut the egg and pour its contents into a bowl. Wash your hands and dry them.

Place your hands in the bowl and carefully scoop the yolk up with your fingers.

Transfer the yolk to another bowl, gently separating the white from your fingers.

Method #4: Using a Shell

Cut the egg and break it into two halves.

Hold the egg shell over a bowl and move the yolk from one part to the other until the white has drained completely. Pour the yolk into another bowl.

As you can see, you can separate the yolk from the white in a few seconds using available tools.

Choose the method that you like best or find more convenient, and enjoy your culinary masterpieces!

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

Content
  1. Method #1: Using a plastic bottle
  2. Method #2: Using a spoon
  3. Method #3: Using your hands
  4. Method #4: Using a Shell