I'm a chef and I've been cooking fried eggs wrong – there's a better way
Kaitlin, who is also the founder of Modern Vintage Cooking, says people should avoid cooking their fried eggs with butter or oil as it is more likely to become a 'big mess'
Frying eggs might seem like a simple task but it can quickly turn into a disaster if the egg falls apart in the pan or becomes rubbery due to excessive use of oil and butter. Kaitlin, a culinary expert and founder of Modern Vintage Cooking, has revealed her secret to avoiding such mishaps – she ditches the butter and oil altogether and uses just a splash of water instead.
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."
While it may sound odd it's quite easy to overcook an egg when using butter or oil – especially since most people tend to use too much, resulting in a greasy, burnt fried egg. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here
Lots of people also ruin their fried egg by attempting to flip it over to cook the top, which can be quite troublesome when you're simply trying to prepare a straightforward breakfast.
However adding water to a frying pan creates steam.
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It is easier and will make a fried egg tastier if steamed with a little water
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This gently cooks the egg from above, preventing it from burning as the pan doesn't need to be on the heat for long, reports the Express.
The steam cooks the entire egg simultaneously, allowing it to cook quickly and evenly, including the top, resulting in a perfect golden yolk without the need to flip the egg.
Steam-frying is a straightforward cooking technique and once you've mastered it you'll be able to whip up a perfectly-cooked egg in less than five minutes with minimal effort.
Frying eggs with butter and oil can lead to them becoming a greasy mess
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How to cook the perfect fried egg
Start by heating a frying pan on 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 hot 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 set yet.
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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 serve.
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