yolks

[US]/[jɔːks]/
[UK]/[jɔːks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the yellow part of an egg
n., pluralthe yellow parts of eggs, especially when used as food
v.to separate the yolks from the whites of eggs

Phrases & Collocations

egg yolks

beating yolks

rich yolks

separate yolks

yolks only

add yolks

whisk yolks

creamy yolks

using yolks

golden yolks

Example Sentences

she separated the yolks from the whites to make a lemon curd.

the hollandaise sauce requires fresh egg yolks and lemon juice.

he whisked the egg yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy.

rich custards are often made with a high proportion of egg yolks.

she added the egg yolks to the pastry dough for richness.

carbonara pasta is traditionally made with egg yolks, pancetta, and cheese.

the recipe called for six egg yolks and a cup of heavy cream.

he carefully incorporated the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture.

she used only the yolks to create a vibrant yellow cake.

the chef demonstrated how to emulsify egg yolks and oil.

a simple custard recipe often uses just egg yolks and sugar.

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