Fried eggs
Fried Eggs
Fried eggs (/fraɪd eɪgz/) are a common type of egg dish that is typically prepared by cracking whole eggs into a hot pan containing a small amount of fat, such as oil or butter. The eggs are then cooked until the whites are firm and the yolks reach the desired level of doneness.
Etymology
The term "fried egg" comes from the cooking method used to prepare the dish. The word "fried" is derived from the Old English "frige," which means to cook in oil or fat, and "egg" comes from the Old Norse "egg," which has the same meaning as it does in modern English.
Preparation
Fried eggs are typically prepared in a frying pan. The eggs are cracked into the pan, which has been preheated and coated with a small amount of fat. The eggs can be cooked to various levels of doneness, depending on personal preference. Some common styles of fried eggs include:
- Sunny side up: The egg is fried on one side until the whites are set, but the yolk remains runny.
- Over easy: The egg is fried on one side, then flipped and cooked briefly on the other side, so that the yolk remains runny.
- Over hard: The egg is fried on one side, then flipped and cooked until the yolk is fully set.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fried eggs
- Wikipedia's article - Fried eggs
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