How to spice up eggs ? Our advices and recipes ideas

Packed with deliciousness, healthy fats, and proteins, eggs are an economical and versatile staple in everyday cooking. Always within reach, from breakfast to dinner, for a meal or a quick snack, eggs might not be where we innovate most in the kitchen. Explore the world of spices and discover how to create egg-based recipes bursting with exotic flavours.

A Happy Kitchen is a kitchen full of spices

Spices are essential for adding zest to our everyday dishes. They can transform the simplest recipes into memorable culinary experiences. By adding spices to your eggs, you can enhance their flavour and enjoy a variety of tastes effortlessly, without needing to master complex egg-cooking techniques.

Choosing Quality Spices

Selecting high-quality spices is crucial. They not only add flavour but also provide health benefits. Well-chosen spices can make a significant difference in a dish, especially when it comes to simple ingredients like eggs. At La Plantation, all spices are produced on our fair-trade farm in Kampot. They are as respectful to people and the environment as they are incredibly fresh and full of flavour.

Raw Spices

Raw spices are perfect for bringing intense and authentic flavours to your dishes. Some of the most popular for eggs include:

• Paprika: For a sweet and rich touch. Our paprika powder, also available in a smoked version, enhances shakshukas beautifully.
• Turmeric: Adds a lovely golden colour and earthy flavour to scrambled eggs while providing turmeric’s natural health benefits.
• Black Kampot pepper: Essential when using turmeric to maximise its benefits, a grind of Black Kampot Pepper is a must for most of our recipes.
• Fresh pepper in salt: No need for a grinder or mortar for our Fresh Kampot pepper in salt, our innovation since 2016. This young pepper, harvested green and then fermented, bursts with intense flavours. Add it to devilled eggs for a delicious garnish.
• Annatto: To add an intense red colour to a Spanish tortilla and replace saffron. This mysterious red spice, our seasonal novelty, is a must-try.

Spice Blends

Spice blends can simplify cooking while adding balanced flavours. Try:

• Curry Spice Blend: Perfect for scrambled eggs or an omelette, our three curry blends—Green, Red, and Yellow—instantly bring a delicious Cambodian touch.
• Campfire Rub: For a unique smoky and slightly sweet taste. Sprinkle on your soft-boiled eggs.

Spicy Sauces

Spicy sauces are ideal for quick and flavourful seasoning:

• Tamarind BBQ Sauce: Adds a bit of heat without being too spicy. Perfect for avocado toast and poached eggs for weekend breakfasts or brunches.
• Khmer Roots Sauce (Turmeric, Galangal, Ginger): Ideal for an Asian touch with hard-boiled eggs. It brings a slightly mustardy flavour to eggs, especially in salads containing hard-boiled eggs.

Poached Egg with galangal
Try this recipe for a fresh, citrusy flavour: Poached Egg with Galangal.

Mayonnaise Egg with Khmer ketchup sauce
An exotic twist on the classic egg mayo: Mayonnaise Egg with Khmer Ketchup Sauce.

Fried Egg with green pepper duo Sauce
For an explosion of flavours that are both citrusy and mildly spicy: Fried Egg with Green Pepper Duo Sauce.

Palm Sugar Crème Brûlée
A delicious sweet variation to end your meal beautifully: Palm Sugar Crème Brûlée.