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Fried Eggs

Fried Eggs

Name: Fried Eggs
Total time: 27 s
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 pinch Salt; 0.5 teaspoons Pepper; 1 tablespoon Refined Oil; 2 units Raw Egg; 2 pieces White Bread Slice

Time20 Min

DifficultyIntermediate

Serves1

For a person who is looking out for a healthy, filling, nutritious, and easy to prepare breakfast, fried egg recipe is on top of the list. For a person with a busy schedule rushing to the office early morning, it can be the quick bite of choice. It is universally popular, with a variety of recipes in different parts of the world. This wide choice of egg recipes is what makes it so exciting to expe ... riment with. This also can keep the children interested in healthy food even during weekends. In India, there are dozens of fried egg recipes, each popular in a particular region. A fried boiled egg is a typical Andhra style dish, while full fried eggs with olive oil are very tasty with a pinch of salt and pepper. One can even learn a lot about how to make fried eggs by watching street vendors doing brisk business in Tamil Nadu and elsewhere. In Gujarat, where a large number of people are vegetarian and don’t consume meat, egg keema and egg kofta are very popular. The usage of eggs is so popular in many regions of India that it is used during mealtime, tea time, as well as in family get-togethers. Some of the popular Indian cuisines with egg are egg kurma, egg paratha, bread omelet, egg fried rice, egg dosa, and even sweets like egg halwa. The list is endless, some even make egg pakoras or bondas for snacks.

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Salt

1 pinch

Refined Oil

1 tablespoon

Bakery

White Bread Slice

2 pieces

Other

Pepper

0.5 teaspoons

Raw Egg

2 units

Directions

Clean and wash the eggs properly. Carefully break two eggs into a bowl.

Heat a pan on a medium flame and drizzle half the oil. Slowly, without damaging the yolk, pour the egg onto the pan and slightly lower the heat.

Sprinkle it with salt and black pepper

Once the white cooks and the base is golden, flip it gently. let it cook on the other side.

With a slicer pick up the egg and place on the piece of toast. Serve Hot

Health Benefits of fried eggs

You can get good amounts of protein in fried eggs. Eggs are very rich in other nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin B5, the very crucial vitamin B12, folate, and phosphorus, apart from useful amounts of other vitamins, calcium, and zinc. These nutrients make eggs a very important food for the health of a person, especially for a growing child. There will be about 72 calories in one full egg and calories in a fried egg may be about 109 if fried with 1 spoon of oil or butter. One concern many people may have about eggs is regarding the effects of cholesterol in them. It is said that eggs do not have any adverse effects as cholesterol increase in blood will not be as high as with the consumption of other cholesterol-rich foods. In fact, eggs increase HDL or the good cholesterol, and generally, a vast majority of people can safely consume an egg a day, to stay fit and healthy. Another reason for promoting the consumption of eggs is that it is so filling that the overall intake of food will come down promoting weight loss. Try this Fried Eggs recipe for a healthy quick bite in your busy schedule!

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Types of Fried Eggs

Fried eggs are a dish that is famous worldwide and is made from either one or more eggs after removing their shells. It is mainly consumed for breakfast in a pan preferably a nonstick one. They are paired with bread and served or seasoned with condiments like black pepper and salt. When the question of how to make fried eggs arises it is first stated very clearly that there are four main types of them. They classified based on their level of doneness. They are: Sunny side up: This is the most common type of fried egg that is made with the yolk on top as a whole without being flipped. Sunny side up eggs is the most frequently made dish. Over well: This egg is flipped over to the other side such that the yolk is hard and well cooked. Over medium: In this type, the egg is again flipped here as well but the yolk is only slightly hard and still runny in its consistency. Over easy: This is where the egg is flipped but the yolk is not cooked and is completely runny in texture.

Tips to Get a Perfect Runny Yolk

There are certain hacks and tricks to get a yolk that is whole without breaking while making the fried eggs. They are: Always heat the oven to cook between 325 to 350 degrees and not more or less. Make use of a nonstick skillet to always prepare the fried eggs. If one is making the fried eggs on a stove always keep the flame either on medium-low or medium heat. Smear sufficient oil or fat on the pan so that the eggs do not stick while preparing. Make it a point to crack one egg at a time onto the skillet to prevent it from breaking while pouring it out from the shell. Wait patiently until the white sets completely before removing the egg from the skillet.

Vital Uses of Fried Eggs

Fried eggs are also referred to as half fry egg or poached egg and depending on the kind of flipping done while cooking. It is further classified into a single half fry egg or double half fry egg. Below are discussed the other types of fried eggs for a better understanding of the differences and how they are made. The fried eggs recipe is the best combination for salads, burgers and sandwiches to add more protein into the meal. A half fry eggs are highly nutritious as they are rich in proteins, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids with vitamins and minerals. Therefore, they are used to make several recipes like a boiled egg sandwich, egg curry, egg quesadilla, Turkish eggs, egg pepper fry, and Parsi scrambled eggs. The various health benefits associated with the egg fry recipe is: A Fried boiled egg always has high amounts of proteins and the main function of them is to repair and replace tissue and then to build strength. The egg fry recipe contains all the nine essential amino acids in the right amounts that are needed for body maintenance and growth. A half fry egg increases the good cholesterol levels in the blood and reduces the risk of all types of heart diseases. The omega 3 fatty acids are a type of essential fats that are used for the efficient functioning of the cell membranes, and also best for the heart, brain and eyes. Fried boiled egg contains lutein and zeaxanthin which are antioxidants required to counteract the degenerative vision in elders. It is also seen to reduce the risk of certain eye diseases like cataracts, retinal damage and macular degeneration. Research states that people with type 2 diabetes can consume sunny side up eggs in any quantity as this does not increase the cardiovascular risk and has a low glycemic index score. Sunny side up eggs are also used in weight management. They tend to increase the levels of a particular hormone in the human system that will help create a full feeling to the person. It also delays the pace at which the food leaves the stomach that again stops craving and suppresses appetite. It is also known to decrease the levels of glucose thereby aiding the management of weight.

Selection of Eggs to make Fried Eggs

There are certain standards while choosing eggs to make a dish like egg pepper fry or anda fry. To understand it well one should be aware of the type of hens that lay eggs. They are: Caged hens Cage-free hens Organic hens Range free hens The caged hens are the ones that are grown by putting inside a cage and feeding them with limited and restricted food and water. These hens are destined to stay in the cage and lay eggs all through their life. The latter three varieties of hens will have unlimited access to water and food and they will be free to roam around for food. They will be provided continuous access to all outdoor areas, especially in their laying cycle. For the eggs to be more potential the hens that are given the freedom to choose their food were seen to have higher levels of copper, potassium and proteins. And the hens that are allowed to stay in sunlight will produce four times more Vitamin D3 in the eggs that they lay. This offers to skip fortifying eggs procedures in the eggs.

Food that Tastes Better with Fried Eggs

There are specific foods that when added with a sunny side egg will complement the texture, taste and nutrient profile of the dish. Those few dishes that are falling under this category are: Green chilli burger with a layer of fried eggs placed above the patty and enclosed within the bun Avocado toast topped with a fried egg Fried egg on a pizza with spinach pesto and chicken Huevos rancheros a classic dish with black beans, red onions and lime garnished with avocado, jalapeno and cilantro placed among tortillas Baked potato with a fried egg on top Spinach salad with a fried egg Sweet potato combined with fried egg and kale hash