Stop using two things to fry eggs as expert names 'game-changing' tip
Frying an egg seems like a piece of cake, but there's nothing more disappointing than it turning into a rubbery mess in the pan due to excessive oil and butter. Kaitlin, a culinary maestro and founder of Modern Vintage Cooking, insists on bypassing the typical use of butter or oil for frying eggs as it often leads to a "big mess".
Instead, she endorses a mere splash of water. She explained: "I've discovered that there is another way. It's called 'steam-frying.' You can do it with all kinds of foods, but I love using the method for fried eggs. It's kind of a cross between poaching (which I also love, but is a bit of a hassle as well) and frying."
The risk of overcooking and ending up with a greasy, burnt egg is higher when using butter or oil, primarily because many people tend to use too much. Countless folks have ruined a perfectly good fried egg in their attempt to flip it over to cook the top – an action that can lead to unnecessary complication when all you want is a simple brekkie.
Yet, introducing water to the frying pan invites steam that softly envelops and cooks the egg from above, preventing any burning since you won't have to keep the pan heated for extended periods.
Steam ensures even cooking of the entire egg, resulting in a swift process that yields a gorgeous golden, wobbly yolk without the need for flipping, reports the Express.
Mastering the technique of steam-frying is straightforward, and once you've got it down, you're guaranteed a flawlessly cooked egg in under five minutes, and that too, with minimal fuss.
How to cook the perfect fried egg
You will need:
A teaspoon of water
One egg
A frying pan with a lid
Cooking spray
Instructions:
Start by warming up the frying pan over medium-high heat on the hob. Lightly spray the pan with cooking oil, then crack the egg into a small bowl.
Once the pan is sufficiently heated, swiftly pour the egg from the bowl into the pan. Cracking the egg into a bowl first makes it easier to remove any shell fragments that may have fallen in.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the egg cook for one minute until it starts to turn white but hasn't fully set yet. Next, drizzle a teaspoon of water around the edges of the pan, lower the heat, and then place the lid on the frying pan.
Allow the egg to cook for another minute, then simply remove the lid and your perfectly cooked fried egg should be ready to savour.
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