Reader Donna sent in this question:
An article says I can replace eggs or fats in baking with chia gel. What is the ratio? Replace 1cup butter with 1 cup chia? How much chia to replace an egg? Thank you!
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Here’s my answer:
Donna,
To replace an egg, you will use chia gel. To make this gel, mix 1 tablespoon of the seeds with 1/4 cup water.
I like to put the seeds and water together into a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well for about 20 seconds. After about a minute give the jar another good shake. You can store the jar in the fridge and it keeps for up to 2 weeks.
Use 1/4 cup of chia gel as a substitute for 1 egg.
Hope this helps! Thanks for the great question,
Alex
And that is how to use a chia gel egg substitute. Here is an article that will help you get started using chia eggs: 3 Chia Gel Recipes and How to Use Chia Gel in Recipes.
Do you have a question about how to use chia in cooking, or how to substitute chia for something else? Just ask!
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