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Don’t crack the egg directly into the pan: Add this one thing to make the egg puff up, smooth and fragrant.

Fried eggs are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. To achieve restaurant-quality fried eggs at home, simply follow this recipe to ensure perfectly cooked eggs that won't break.

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28 January, 2024

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The first secret to making delicious fried eggs is to choose fresh ingredients. It must be fresh eggs, otherwise your dish is prone to breakage, not to mention the taste is also compromised. Stay away from eggs with black spots as they are likely old eggs that have been stored for a long time.

The steps to fry sunny-side-up eggs

Step 1: Prepare a clean pan, without any water or oil, heat it over high heat, when the bottom of the pan is slightly hot, you can pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into it.

Step 2: Add a little salt to the cooking oil, wait for the salt to dissolve completely, then crack the eggs into the pan. Remember to use the lowest possible heat when frying eggs. Only by doing this can we better control the cooking time of the eggs, so that the eggs are not too runny or too raw.

Step 3: Fry slowly over low heat until the eggs are well-cooked, then gently flip them and continue frying until both sides are evenly golden. You can sprinkle seasoning evenly on the eggs before removing them from the pan, to enhance the flavor and make the fried eggs more appealing and visually appealing.

Note that you should not crack the eggs directly into the pan, instead add a moderate amount of salt to the cooking oil. This will make it easier for the eggs to flip when frying.

Secrets to making perfect sunny-side-up eggs

Egg yolk breakage is one of the most common issues when making sunny-side-up eggs. The risk is even greater if you follow the usual method of cracking the eggs into the pan and waiting until they are cooked to flip them.

Here’s a useful tip for you: Take advantage of the benefits of using a pan lid. You cover the pan right after cracking the eggs, and the rising steam will help cook the eggs evenly without breaking. And if you like to eat soft-boiled eggs, you just need to time it right to open the lid, directly onto the plate without flipping anymore.

Another secret to evenly cooked eggs without broken yolks is to add a little water to the pan after cracking the eggs. Remember to keep the heat medium to prevent oil splatter, slowly pour in the water, gently and only add a small amount, then cover the lid for about 30 seconds.

To have a delicious plate of sunny-side-up eggs, you can sprinkle some seasonings such as salt, pepper, seasoning powder… on the egg yolks, gently place a few sprigs of herbs or garnish on top of the finished product.

If you prefer a Western-style flavor, you can fry the eggs in butter or add butter to the cooking oil.

If you want the dish to look more appealing, you can use a mold in the pan and then crack the eggs into it. The kitchenware market currently offers many types of egg frying molds in cute shapes like hearts, flowers, etc.

Sunny-side-up eggs should be eaten hot, you can enjoy them with rice, noodles or bread, or if you want to reduce carbohydrates, simply serve sunny-side-up eggs with various types of vegetables and fruits.