what is flaxseed(used as egg replacer in reciepe and where can I get them in Malaysia.?

Question

if you have got any get reciepe that do not use eggs, kindly let me have it.

Answer 1

Flaxseed is a tiny little grain that can be golden in color, or dark brown. It has an outer shell that is really hard and an inside that is all starch and oil. To get it as an egg replacer you need to soak it first in hot water for approximately 15 minutes and then put through the food processor or blender. The shells will have soften by the 15 minutes and you will get a slimy congealed mass that resembles egg whites.
Flaxseed is sold in healthfood stores usually. The dark brown flaxseeds are the most nutritious, while the golden are less nutritious but have a milder taste (actually tasteless in recipes).

Any recipe that calls for eggs:

a tablespoon of flax eggs is equal to 1 egg:

2/3 cup warm water
1/2 cup flax seeds

To make the flax eggs, place the warm water in a blender container and add the flax seeds. Let sit for 15 minutes, then blend at high speed until gelatinous and the flax seeds are no longer visible. The flax eggs will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Excerpt from the Candle Cafe Cookbook by Joy Pierson and Bart Potenza with Barbara Scott-Goodman

Answer 2

I haven't actually heard of it being used as an egg replacement, but I do know that flaxseed oil is good for the heart. It can be purchased in oil form, or in capsules. Flaxseed can be bought in seed form or powder form but if you use the whole seed, you will have to ground it to get any benefit from it because the whole seed will pass right through your digestive system.

In the oil form you can put a teaspoonful in a glass of orange juice or use it on salads. I powdered form, it can be sprinkled on cereal or used in bread making. The whole seed can also be used in bread and on cereal but again, you will not reap any benefits from it.