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Fried Egg
Fried Egg
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The Technique
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Medium heat, a little butter or oil in the pan.
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Crack the egg in and let it cook undisturbed.
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The white should set completely while the yolk stays runny — that's the goal.
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If you want the top set a little more, you can baste it with the hot butter using a spoon, or cover the pan with a lid for 30 seconds.
Where to Use It
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Burgers, breakfast hashes, rice bowls, sandwiches, on top of avocado toast, on top of a steak — really anywhere you want a rich, runny yolk to act as a built-in sauce.
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Once you start adding fried eggs to things, you won't stop.
Quick Tips
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Medium heat — too hot and the edges burn before the white sets
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Butter gives better flavor than oil for fried eggs
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Don't flip if you want a runny yolk — baste or cover instead
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Crack into a small bowl first to avoid shell fragments
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