<strong>Top egg dishes around the globe:</strong> It was hard to narrow it down to even 50 dishes with so many delicious choices, but it had to be done. Here they are in no particular order. Shakshuka -- the name translating roughly to "all mixed up" -- consists of soft-cooked eggs poached in a peppery tomato sauce.
Top egg dishes around the globe: It was hard to narrow it down to even 50 dishes with so many delicious choices, but it had to be done. Here they are in no particular order. Shakshuka -- the name translating roughly to "all mixed up" -- consists of soft-cooked eggs poached in a peppery tomato sauce.
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<strong>Burger with the lot</strong>: Australia's go-to entry is a burger topped a fried egg, pineapple, bacon and a thick slice of tinned pickled beetroot.
Burger with the lot: Australia's go-to entry is a burger topped a fried egg, pineapple, bacon and a thick slice of tinned pickled beetroot.
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<strong>Omelet</strong>: Jacques Pépin's version of the French dish is made with fresh herbs and cooked in a whole lot of butter.
Omelet: Jacques Pépin's version of the French dish is made with fresh herbs and cooked in a whole lot of butter.
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<strong>Scotch woodcock</strong>: This cheeky UK classic is made with creamy scrambled eggs placed atop toast spread with anchovy butter.
Scotch woodcock: This cheeky UK classic is made with creamy scrambled eggs placed atop toast spread with anchovy butter.
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<strong>Carbonara</strong>: A dish with Roman roots, Carbonara is made with egg, cheese, cured pork, black pepper and pasta.
Carbonara: A dish with Roman roots, Carbonara is made with egg, cheese, cured pork, black pepper and pasta.
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<strong>Eggs Benedict</strong>: Food writer Michael Ruhlman says of US brunch staple, Eggs Benedict, "Waiter, I'd like an egg, with butter and more egg on top, please."
Eggs Benedict: Food writer Michael Ruhlman says of US brunch staple, Eggs Benedict, "Waiter, I'd like an egg, with butter and more egg on top, please."
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<strong>Tortilla Española:</strong> Enjoyed as a tapa, this egg and potato is concoction is also known as a Spanish frittata or Spanish omelet.
Tortilla Española: Enjoyed as a tapa, this egg and potato is concoction is also known as a Spanish frittata or Spanish omelet.
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<strong>Scotch egg</strong>: Dating back to 1738, this fried UK egg delicacy was likely inspired by a similar Indian dish.
Scotch egg: Dating back to 1738, this fried UK egg delicacy was likely inspired by a similar Indian dish.
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<strong>Quiche</strong>: Traditionalists such as French chef Alain Ducasse leave the fromage out of a classic Quiche Lorraine.
Quiche: Traditionalists such as French chef Alain Ducasse leave the fromage out of a classic Quiche Lorraine.
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<strong>Pickled eggs:</strong> Pickled eggs were popular in the public houses of 19th century England now found on bar and restaurant menus across the US.
Pickled eggs: Pickled eggs were popular in the public houses of 19th century England now found on bar and restaurant menus across the US.
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<strong>Menemen</strong>: A popular breakfast dish in Turkey, it is often served with yoghurt and flatbread or crusty bread.
Menemen: A popular breakfast dish in Turkey, it is often served with yoghurt and flatbread or crusty bread.
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<strong>Huevos racheros</strong>: This Mexican breakfast standard is a hearty combination of eggs, tortillas, refried beans, cheese and salsa.
Huevos racheros: This Mexican breakfast standard is a hearty combination of eggs, tortillas, refried beans, cheese and salsa.
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<strong>Egg salad</strong>: A lunchtime (or anytime) staple, egg salad originated in France, and is now ubiquitous in the US.
Egg salad: A lunchtime (or anytime) staple, egg salad originated in France, and is now ubiquitous in the US.
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<strong>Egg drop soup</strong>: Simple and delicious, this Chinese restaurant go-to is made with chicken broth and thin ribbons of beaten eggs added at the last minute.
Egg drop soup: Simple and delicious, this Chinese restaurant go-to is made with chicken broth and thin ribbons of beaten eggs added at the last minute.
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<strong>Croque madame</strong>: Some wise soul put an egg on the French croque monsieur, and the decadent result is an eggy improvement.
Croque madame: Some wise soul put an egg on the French croque monsieur, and the decadent result is an eggy improvement.
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<strong>Egg curry</strong>: Each recipe you find for Indian egg curry will have some tweak or "secret" ingredient, passed down through the generations.
Egg curry: Each recipe you find for Indian egg curry will have some tweak or "secret" ingredient, passed down through the generations.
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<strong>Hopper</strong>: This Sri Lankan staple looks a bit like a crepe, made from fermented rice flour and served with coconut milk, spices and — for maximum flavor — an egg.
Hopper: This Sri Lankan staple looks a bit like a crepe, made from fermented rice flour and served with coconut milk, spices and — for maximum flavor — an egg.
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<strong>Loco moco</strong>: A monster Hawaiian mash-up of steamed rice, a hamburger patty and a fried egg -- all of it smothered with gravy
Loco moco: A monster Hawaiian mash-up of steamed rice, a hamburger patty and a fried egg -- all of it smothered with gravy
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<strong>Basque-style baked eggs</strong>: A Spanish casserole with eggs cooked in the mixture is served with crusty bread for dipping.
Basque-style baked eggs: A Spanish casserole with eggs cooked in the mixture is served with crusty bread for dipping.
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<strong>Pavlova</strong>: Originating in Australia or New Zealand, this meringue dessert, was named in honor of ballerina Anna Pavlova in 1926.
Pavlova: Originating in Australia or New Zealand, this meringue dessert, was named in honor of ballerina Anna Pavlova in 1926.
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<strong>Egg tart</strong>: The modern iteration of this sweet treat is said to have originated in Guangzhou in the 1920s, when department store chefs created a new pastry to lure customers.
Egg tart: The modern iteration of this sweet treat is said to have originated in Guangzhou in the 1920s, when department store chefs created a new pastry to lure customers.
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<strong>Tamagoyaki</strong>: This Japanese favorite can be customized with different ingredients to make it sweet or savory, fishy or smoky.
Tamagoyaki: This Japanese favorite can be customized with different ingredients to make it sweet or savory, fishy or smoky.
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<strong>Eggs en cocotte</strong>: Named for the small ramiken the French use to make their steamed eggs.
Eggs en cocotte: Named for the small ramiken the French use to make their steamed eggs.
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<strong>Kwek kwek</strong>: This Filipino street food is served on a stick of deep fried quail eggs coated with batter served with soya sauce and vinegar dip.
Kwek kwek: This Filipino street food is served on a stick of deep fried quail eggs coated with batter served with soya sauce and vinegar dip.
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<strong>Kuku</strong>: A type of Persian frittata, the kuku (or kookoo) is a dish made from whipped eggs combined with usually vegetarian ingredients.
Kuku: A type of Persian frittata, the kuku (or kookoo) is a dish made from whipped eggs combined with usually vegetarian ingredients.
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<strong>Migas</strong>: A yummy, satisfying Mexican breakfast, made with scrambled eggs cooked with corn tortilla pieces, cheese, onions, chili peppers and tomatoes
Migas: A yummy, satisfying Mexican breakfast, made with scrambled eggs cooked with corn tortilla pieces, cheese, onions, chili peppers and tomatoes
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<strong>Deviled eggs</strong>: An addictive appetizer that removes (then replaces) and flavors the yolk with mayonnaise and cayenne pepper.
Deviled eggs: An addictive appetizer that removes (then replaces) and flavors the yolk with mayonnaise and cayenne pepper.
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<strong>Egg foo yung</strong>: A kind of golden omelet, this Chinese dish is filled with bean sprouts, onions or scallions, minced meat or seafood and served with a sauce boat of brown gravy.
Egg foo yung: A kind of golden omelet, this Chinese dish is filled with bean sprouts, onions or scallions, minced meat or seafood and served with a sauce boat of brown gravy.
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<strong>Çilbir</strong>: Another Turkish dish, this one consists of poached eggs in (or perched upon) yogurt, topped with Aleppo butter.
Çilbir: Another Turkish dish, this one consists of poached eggs in (or perched upon) yogurt, topped with Aleppo butter.
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<strong>Chawanmushi</strong>: This dish can be prepared a few different ways along and is sometimes served in place of soup with a Japanese meal.
Chawanmushi: This dish can be prepared a few different ways along and is sometimes served in place of soup with a Japanese meal.
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<strong>Birk</strong>: This eggy Turkish dumpling is similar in construction to an empanada or samosa.
Birk: This eggy Turkish dumpling is similar in construction to an empanada or samosa.
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<strong>Baghali ghatogh</strong>: A northern Iranian specialty, this vegetarian bean stew can be topped poached eggs rather than whisking them in.
Baghali ghatogh: A northern Iranian specialty, this vegetarian bean stew can be topped poached eggs rather than whisking them in.
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<strong>"Flip" cocktail</strong>: Best described as a combination of a spirit, sugar and a whole egg, preferably shaken with ice
"Flip" cocktail: Best described as a combination of a spirit, sugar and a whole egg, preferably shaken with ice
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<strong>Quindim</strong>: Popular in Brazil, this dessert is made from sugar, egg yolks and ground coconut.
Quindim: Popular in Brazil, this dessert is made from sugar, egg yolks and ground coconut.
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<strong>Machaca con huevos</strong>: This Mexican recipe adds dried shredded beef to a mixture of eggs, onions, tomatoes and chile peppers.
Machaca con huevos: This Mexican recipe adds dried shredded beef to a mixture of eggs, onions, tomatoes and chile peppers.
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<strong>Onsen tamago</strong>: When an egg takes a Japanese bath, the result is silky and custardy, to be enjoyed on its own, with soy-dashi broth or as part of another dish such as ramen.
Onsen tamago: When an egg takes a Japanese bath, the result is silky and custardy, to be enjoyed on its own, with soy-dashi broth or as part of another dish such as ramen.
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<strong>Kaiserschmarren</strong>: These "Emperor's pancakes," are said to be named for Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I (his reign ran from 1848 to 1916).
Kaiserschmarren: These "Emperor's pancakes," are said to be named for Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I (his reign ran from 1848 to 1916).
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<strong>Avgolemono</strong>: While it's best known today as a Greek dish, this thick soup has both Iberian and Jewish roots.
Avgolemono: While it's best known today as a Greek dish, this thick soup has both Iberian and Jewish roots.
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<strong>Stracciatella</strong>:<strong> </strong>A Roman soup made made from whisking cheese (such as Parmigiano-Reggiano) into chicken broth and then adding eggs
Stracciatella: A Roman soup made made from whisking cheese (such as Parmigiano-Reggiano) into chicken broth and then adding eggs
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<strong>Matzo brei: </strong>Brought to the US by Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe this holiday dish is made from crumbled matzo (unleavened flatbread), soaked in water and then beaten with eggs.
Matzo brei: Brought to the US by Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe this holiday dish is made from crumbled matzo (unleavened flatbread), soaked in water and then beaten with eggs.
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<strong>United States</strong>: Hangtown Fry is from the Gold Rush days, when vast appetites collided with deep pockets, making it possible for miners to afford a decadent omelet made with breaded oysters and bacon.
United States: Hangtown Fry is from the Gold Rush days, when vast appetites collided with deep pockets, making it possible for miners to afford a decadent omelet made with breaded oysters and bacon.
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<strong>Korea</strong>: A popular snack or breakfast item, gyeranppang can best be described as a type of Korean egg bread.
Korea: A popular snack or breakfast item, gyeranppang can best be described as a type of Korean egg bread.
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