Sunfish eggs are processed eggs that are only fried on one side, and still have a whole yolk, golden color, and a slightly runny texture. In many parts of the world, beef eye eggs are one of the popular breakfast menus. In fact, the egg yolk can be used as a dip for bread, you know! To make the perfect plate of fried eggs, you can fry the eggs in a frying pan or cook them in the oven.
Ingredients
Frying Eggs in a Frying Pan
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Eggs Using the Oven
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Step
Method 1 of 2: Frying Eggs in a Frying Pan
Step 1. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter on low heat in a cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet
Make sure the pan is large enough to fit 2 eggs without making the edges touch or stick together. Place the pan with butter on the stove, then turn on the stove to heat it up.
If the pan you're using doesn't have a non-stick coating, like a carbon steel skillet, don't forget to brush or lightly spray it with oil before adding the butter
Step 2. Tilt the pan to distribute the melted butter over the entire bottom of the pan
Butter is effective in cooking the base of the egg faster, while maintaining the shape of the egg when fried. Make sure the butter that is used really covers most of the bottom of the pan, yes!
If you don't have butter, you can also use lard, olive oil, or bacon fat to fry the eggs. Don't worry, all three are still able to coat the entire bottom of the pan well
Step 3. Crack 1 egg into the skillet, being very careful to keep the yolk intact
Once the butter is melted and hot, carefully crack the eggs from about 1.3 cm above the surface of the pan. The whites should be cooked as soon as they hit the bottom of the hot pan.
If you're having trouble cracking the eggs directly onto the pan, try breaking one egg into the bowl first. After making sure that there are no eggshells in, slowly pour the eggs into the pan
Detecting Fresh Eggs
If you're not sure about the freshness of the eggs available in your refrigerator, try filling a glass with water and then putting the eggs in.
If the egg sinks to the bottom of the glass, meaning that the condition is still very fresh and safe to be processed into various types of recipes.
If most of the egg is submerged but the tip is sticking out, meaning that the eggs are old enough but still safe to fry or boil, as long as the eggs are cooked until they are fully cooked.
If the whole egg floats in the water, This means that the egg is rotten and must be discarded immediately.
Step 4. Crack the next egg and make sure the edges of the two eggs don't touch each other
Repeat the process of cracking the eggs onto the skillet. If the whites are already sticking, place the flat end of the spatula between the two eggs to separate them.
You can also let the two egg whites touch and separate them when the eggs are cooked with the help of a spatula or knife
Step 5. Cover the pan and cook the eggs for 2-3 minutes
Closing the pan serves to speed up the egg ripening process, and to make the egg white texture solid even though the yolk is still liquid. After 2 minutes, open the lid of the pan and check the texture of the egg whites. If the part has not solidified, continue the cooking process for 30-60 seconds.
Check the level of doneness of the eggs by moving the pan slowly. An egg is cooked if the whites feel solid while the yolks are still moving
Step 6. Transfer the eggs to a serving plate, then season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste
Very carefully, tilt the skillet at a 45° angle over the plate, then transfer the eggs onto it. For more control over the process, slide a spatula into the bottom of each egg, then remove the eggs and transfer them to a serving plate. Before eating, season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste!
The scallops are delicious served with grits, a piece of toast, or as part of a large breakfast menu that also includes bacon, potatoes and fruit
Method 2 of 2: Cooking Eggs in the Oven
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C
Use the settings panel on the oven to select the right temperature, then prepare the rest of the ingredients while waiting for the oven to heat up. Generally, it takes 10-15 minutes for the oven to heat up completely, although the specific length of time will depend on the type of oven you have.
Do you know?
The oven has a more stable internal temperature. As a result, the level of doneness of eggs can be more evenly if cooked using this method. That's why, the method of making eggs with an oven is considered a failure even for those of you who are still beginners.
Step 2. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a heatproof skillet over medium heat
To find out whether or not a skillet is safe when heated in the oven, try checking the bottom to find the word "oven safe." If you find the information, pour 1 tsp. olive oil into the skillet, then tilt the pan so that the bottom is completely coated with the oil. After that, heat the oil on the stove until small bubbles appear on the surface.
In general, most cast-iron pans are oven safe. However, not all nonstick and carbon steel pans offer this function
Step 3. Crack 2 eggs into the pan and make sure the edges of the egg whites don't touch each other
Slowly, break the 2 eggs into the two sides of the pan that are far from each other. If the egg whites are already touching, place the edge of the spatula in the middle until the pan is in the oven. After the eggs enter, immediately turn off the stove fire.
Try to crack the egg as quickly as possible while keeping the yolk intact
Step 4. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the eggs for 4 minutes
Remove the skillet from the stove and gently place it on the center rack of the oven. Leave the pan in the oven until the egg whites are really solid. To check the texture of the eggs, gently shake the pan. If the yolks move while the whites don't budge, the egg is ready to serve!
In some ovens, eggs will cook in just 3.5 minutes. Therefore, make sure the oven light remains on and monitor the condition of the egg whites regularly. If the yolk starts to turn white, remove the egg from the oven immediately to prevent it from overcooking
Step 5. Remove the eggs from the oven and transfer them to a serving plate to season them
Hold the pan with heat-resistant gloves, then tilt the pan at a 45° angle to transfer the eggs onto a serving plate. Then, sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over the surface of the eggs, and enjoy your delicious homemade eggs!
