whereas egg yolks need a pinch of salt or sugar beaten in (depending on whether they'll be used for sweet or savoury dishes later). This will stop them from thickening too much upon freezing.

Many egg salad recipes call for sweet relish or sugar to balance out the salty and savory elements. (This is also why convenience store salad sandwiches often contain a fair amount of sugar.) ...

First in line is “oyako-don,” literally “parent-child rice bowl dish.” The rice flavored with the sweet-salty simmering liquid plus the fluffy egg and plump chicken all contribute to the ...