Crispy Fried Eggs

>> Sunday, 13 March 2011

How do you like your eggs fried? Sometimes I like mine well beaten with thinly sliced green onions and tomatoes. At times I just like them beaten and fried until they are fully cooked. There are times when I like it cracked directly into the pan and cooked gently on low heat. But my favourite way to have them is fried crispy at the bottom with the yolks still a little runny. Then, I pepper it with tomato ketchup, smear the ketchup over the eggs and dig in! Yum!











Crispy Fried Eggs

A wok or karahi works best in cooking the eggs this way, or use a small frying pan.

Ingredients

2 eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil (neutral tasting)

Method

  1. Add enough oil to karahi or wok to form a little pool at the bottom. If using a small frying pan, add 1/4 cup of oil (not to worry, the eggs cook up really quick and barely absorbs any oil).
  2. Heat the oil in pan until very hot but not smoking; meanwhile, crack the eggs into a bowl.
  3. Pour the eggs into the oil (watch out, it might spit a little); let fry until the edges start to crisp; base the top of the eggs with some of the oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Remove eggs with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels then serve immediately.
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27 comments:

Jaynie,  March 13, 2011 11:30 PM  

This is the only way I would eat my eggs as a kid. I called them eggs with fringe. My grandpa made the best fringe.

Lilandra March 14, 2011 1:48 AM  

Did you really say ketchup?
Oh no.
I like 'em scrambled or when dad makes fry egg with onions or omelets or...runny sunny side :)

and yours look really good but the ketchup scares me

sangeeta March 14, 2011 2:09 AM  

That is it...i always make my fried eggs in a kadai ...the deep belly of the kadai makes it so much easy for the egg to be in the right place...

never had ketchup with fried eggs , it's always onions , tomatoes for the husband and loads of other veggies for me ....and i like them with slightly runny yolks too...

Rosa's Yummy Yums March 14, 2011 3:04 AM  

I like any egg dish! When I fry mine I like them crispy too...

Cheers,

Rosa

Anonymous,  March 14, 2011 4:51 AM  

Every early morning that I have to make the long drive in to town to teach I have a fried egg sandwich-- just like (step) mom used to make! Gently pan-fried with the yolk broken then flipped when almost done, put on whole wheat toast with mayo, lots of mustard, a slice of ham, slice of cheese and sprinkled with southern hot sauce. Fold into a piece of foil to make it portable to be enjoyed on the long trek. So good!!! Off to make it right now ;-)
xo,
Jen

David T. Macknet March 14, 2011 5:44 AM  

Oooh, yum! We usually do ours poached ... but these look like something we should try!

Manasi March 14, 2011 10:35 AM  

I am trying to get my son interested in eggs, I will give this a try.

doggybloggy March 14, 2011 2:22 PM  

cooked like that in bacon fat is even more sinfully delicious....

Wit,wok and wisdom March 14, 2011 2:58 PM  

Yumm yumm eggs...the photos are so lovely!I love having eggs the same way - except that I poach the eggs a bit too much to have a fried underside.Lovely combo with ketchup!

Cheers!
Wit,wok&wisdom

Jan March 14, 2011 4:20 PM  

Just Perfect! Fantastic photos too as always.

~~louise~~ March 14, 2011 10:07 PM  

I dig crispy fried eggs in bacon fat with lots of pepper. One thing though, no ketchup for me!!!

Thanks for sharing, Cynthia...

Nammi March 14, 2011 10:54 PM  

I like my eggs in any form, :) although am not a big fan of runny yolks :)

Angie's Recipes March 15, 2011 1:31 AM  

wow I love the eggs prepared just the way you did! And your photography...stunning!

Cham March 15, 2011 2:16 PM  

I sprinkle chili powder on top of fried egg and no runny yolk! The pict is perfect!

Carolyn Jung March 15, 2011 11:58 PM  

Ketchup and eggs are a twosome that are inseparable. You have to have one with the other. ;)

Swathi March 16, 2011 12:39 AM  

Im a total VEgeterian (Do not eat Eggs) . But by the way u take these wonderful pictures.. Ur food looks so yum!!!! Keep going.. I love ur blog:)

pigpigscorner March 16, 2011 4:32 PM  

I love my eggs like this too! I figured it uses a lot of oil to achieve the crispy edge.

WizzyTheStick March 16, 2011 5:21 PM  

runny yolks for me but please leave off the ketchup thanks

MamaFaMi March 16, 2011 9:16 PM  

Hi Cynthia..

Such simple menu as this, when photographed by you and posted here, looks simply delicious! I love my crispy fried egg with sweet soya sauce. Yummy!

Karen March 17, 2011 6:01 AM  

Oh yum, these fried eggs look delish! My husband loves to put ketchup on mashed potatoes, which makes me cringe, but I can see how ketchup and fried eggs work well together. Love your blog - beautiful photos and so many scrumptious dishes!

Miri March 18, 2011 1:21 PM  

Absolutely lip smacking - and yes, eggs on our minds :)

Sue March 18, 2011 1:38 PM  

I LOVE fried eggs and I think many dishes are improved with one or two of them on top. Yours looks absolutely luscious. Yummy!

Nithu March 19, 2011 6:03 PM  

Absolutely delicious. Love to have a bite.

Melanie March 21, 2011 12:36 AM  

Cynthia--my Mom made fried eggs the same way. What lovely memories. YUM!

Mikie March 25, 2011 3:27 PM  

My aunt would make the best crispy fried eggs. And like you, I'd always put some ketchup on them. To this day I eat my fried eggs w/ ketchup & my husband calls me a weirdo. Must be a Guyanese thing

tigerfish April 08, 2011 1:29 PM  

I absolutely love this kind of fried eggs with runny yolks but I just hardly cook them at home.

John June 15, 2011 2:40 PM  

I know a lot of folks who don’t eat eggs (they’re allergic, for health reasons, or concerns about animal cruelty). Here’s an awesome site that gives tips on cooking and baking without eggs: http://EggFreeLiving.com

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