Poached egg cups are often lubricated with butter in order to effect easy removal of the cooked egg, although non-stick egg poachers are also available. The result is very similar to the traditional coddled egg, although these steamed eggs are often cooked for longer, and hence are firmer. Eggs so prepared are often served on buttered toast. Poached eggs are used in the traditional American breakfast/brunch dish Eggs Benedict. Poached eggs are the basis for many dishes in Louisiana Creole cuisine, such as Eggs Sardou, Eggs Portuguese, Eggs Hussarde and Eggs St. Charles. Creole poached egg dishes are typically served for brunches.
Chinese red eggs life. Nowadays, some people also will give red eggs to their friends and families to celebrate their birthday. Similar to Western easter eggs, in Chinese culture eggs symbolize birth or a new start. For eggs to be served to guests during an important birthday (such as the first month or first year) is very significant. The colour red means prosperity and good fortune to the Chinese, while white or beige is considered the colour of death. Chinese red eggs Chinese red eggs (红鸡蛋) are bright pink coloured cooked chicken eggs. The eggs are first hard boiled and then a wet