How to Make Deep Fried Eggs
Assemble the items needed and the ingredients., Heat the vegetable or olive oil in the pan or pot., Crack an egg into a small cup or bowl., Carefully slide the cracked egg onto a ladle. , With one hand, carefully tilt the pan or pot to one side and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Assemble the items needed and the ingredients.
Some of the things are listed below under "Things You'll Need".
It is important to have everything ready because the cooking process happens very quickly and you don't want to overcook the eggs while looking for something missing.
Set up the drainage area and slotted spoon now. -
Step 2: Heat the vegetable or olive oil in the pan or pot.
Heat over a high heat.
The temperature should read 190ºC/375ºF or close about. , When doing this, take care not to break the yolk. ,, Be very careful with this step to avoid splashing any hot oil onto yourself. , It should take on an oval shape and you'll only see white, with the yolk safely tucked away inside.
Continue doing this for 1 minute.
You may find it easiest to use two wooden spoons to do the turning or rolling around of the egg. , The deep fried egg is ready when it looks set and has a light color to it.
Once you see the white turning to brown, that's the time to remove the deep fried egg. , Do this quickly, as the egg must be served before it loses its airiness (which happens rather quickly). , Add salt, pepper or other condiments as wished prior to eating.
Serve as quickly as possible and enjoy what is quite a luxurious treat.
The deep fried egg goes well on freshly made toast.
Place it on a plate, as the yolk will run gooey.
Try serving it on top of grilled cheese on toast.
Quite an experience! Serve on top of croutons with cooked tomato pieces. -
Step 3: Crack an egg into a small cup or bowl.
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Step 4: Carefully slide the cracked egg onto a ladle.
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Step 5: With one hand
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Step 6: carefully tilt the pan or pot to one side and gently slide the egg into the boiling oil.
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Step 7: Using a wooden spoon
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Step 8: quickly roll or baste the egg with the oil.
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Step 9: Use the slotted spoon to lift the egg out of the oil.
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Step 10: Drain the deep fried egg on either a cloth tea towel or on kitchen paper.
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Step 11: Season to taste.
Detailed Guide
Some of the things are listed below under "Things You'll Need".
It is important to have everything ready because the cooking process happens very quickly and you don't want to overcook the eggs while looking for something missing.
Set up the drainage area and slotted spoon now.
Heat over a high heat.
The temperature should read 190ºC/375ºF or close about. , When doing this, take care not to break the yolk. ,, Be very careful with this step to avoid splashing any hot oil onto yourself. , It should take on an oval shape and you'll only see white, with the yolk safely tucked away inside.
Continue doing this for 1 minute.
You may find it easiest to use two wooden spoons to do the turning or rolling around of the egg. , The deep fried egg is ready when it looks set and has a light color to it.
Once you see the white turning to brown, that's the time to remove the deep fried egg. , Do this quickly, as the egg must be served before it loses its airiness (which happens rather quickly). , Add salt, pepper or other condiments as wished prior to eating.
Serve as quickly as possible and enjoy what is quite a luxurious treat.
The deep fried egg goes well on freshly made toast.
Place it on a plate, as the yolk will run gooey.
Try serving it on top of grilled cheese on toast.
Quite an experience! Serve on top of croutons with cooked tomato pieces.
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