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Stiff egg white, runny yolk – that’s what a fried egg should be like.
But how does it work?
Guide and step-by-step instructions for the perfect egg experience.
Fried eggs – a classic that is equally popular for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
But how do you create the perfect fried egg with set egg whites and a runny yolk?
This guide reveals all the secrets about the perfect fried egg.
A step-by-step guide to a fried egg that makes the sun rise.
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The perfect fried egg: a true masterpiece
If you pay attention to a few things when preparing it, you can easily fry a perfect fried egg with runny yolk and set egg white at home.
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The perfect fried egg is a little work of art on the plate: the white is firm but not rubbery, the yellow is liquid and shiny, like a little sun smiling at you.
The edge is slightly crispy without being burnt.
If you follow a few basics, you can easily prepare a flawless fried egg.
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The perfect fried egg: The basics from pan to fat
Before you get started, there are a few basics that should be taken into account.
Fresh eggs:
For the perfect fried egg, use the freshest eggs possible, as older eggs tend to melt in the pan.
The right pan:
A coated pan is ideal because the egg doesn't stick.
Cast iron pans are also possible, but require a little more experience.
Butter or oil:
Both oil and butter are suitable for frying fried eggs.
That's why the choice of fat is a matter of taste.
Butter brings an additional note into play, while cooking oil usually tastes more neutral.
If you want to avoid fat altogether, you can alternatively boil two to three tablespoons of water in the pan and fry the fried egg in it.
The right temperature:
The temperature should always be set to medium so that the egg can cook gently.
There is an exception for lovers of crispy fried eggs.
These are fried at a higher level.
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This is how you prepare the perfect fried egg
A fried egg with a fully cooked egg white and an egg yolk melting on the plate requires a little patience and a constant temperature.
This is how you can prepare it step-by-step:
Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
Once the butter has melted and begins to form light bubbles, gently slide the egg into the pan so that the yolk remains intact.
Cover the pan with a clear lid.
Keep an eye on the fried egg and check after about three minutes whether the egg white has completely set.
If this is not the case, cover and fry again for half a minute.
Remove the fried eggs and season with salt, pepper and other spices or herbs to taste.
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For those who prefer it crispy
For fried egg lovers who like it crispy, we recommend a cast iron pan that is heated to high temperature.
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A fried egg with crispy edges requires higher heat and a cast-iron skillet, a process that requires a watchful eye and a quick hand.
“Sunny side down” fried egg
With a “Sunny Side Down” fried egg, the top side of the egg is also briefly fried so that the yolk is no longer runny.
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The “Sunny side down” version adds a twist by gently turning the egg to cook both sides.
The egg yolk is set in just a few seconds.
Salt, the final touch?
Since the salt reacts with the egg yolk and therefore small increases occur, it is generally recommended to only season the egg white.
Finally, a little tip: In restaurants, fried eggs are often only seasoned with salt from the bottom.
Simply add some salt to the oil or butter and then crack the egg into it.
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