Chefs say there are some easy swaps home cooks can make as bird flu causes egg shortages at grocery stores around the country.
With the price of eggs rising and shortages being reported at grocery stores around the U.S., hungry consumers may need to look outside the box, or shell, for alternatives. The average price of a dozen large, grade-A eggs came to about $4.15 in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and prices are expected to rise 20% this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected.
Aquafaba, the liquid found in cans of chickpeas and beans, can be whipped to use in a meringue substitute, but it imparts a slightly earthy flavor, Trout said. Sobel noted it can be whipped with a hand or stand mixer.People looking to swap out eggs in a recipe for baked good or pancakes may turn to a combination of flax meal and water, or try banana or applesauce, Trout said.
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