A nicely fried egg with
crispy edges and a warm, runny yolk is one of life's greatest simple pleasures.
We realized long ago that fried eggs are just as delicious after 9am as they
are before, and we've been sliding them onto our plates to round out a quick
meal ever since. Here are a few of our favorite combos: A fried egg is our
trick for turning an otherwise ho-hum meal into a great one. If we're low on
fixings and need to make a full meal out of just a few spare ingredients, a
fried egg is one of the first things we think of adding.
1. Over Green Salad: Not
only does this make a striking presentation, but once you cut into it, the yolk
becomes an instant salad dressing. We love the contrast of cool, crunchy greens
with warm, tender egg.
2. Over Noodles or Other
Grains: This is comfort food at its best. The yolk makes a creamy sauce
that coats every noodle or grain in the dish. This is great with a handful of
veggies (cooked or raw), or simply on its own. Try this recipe for Sesame –Garlic
Soba Noodles with Fried Egg.
3. On Pizza: All you
have to do is crack a few eggs onto the top of pizza just before it goes
in the oven. By the time the crust is golden, white of the egg will be set and
the centers still soft. You might have to eat this one with a knife and fork!
4. On Kale or Other Hearty
Green: Bitter greens and rich egg are one of those perfect flavor
combinations that has to be tasted to be believed. We especially like this with
pinch of red pepper flakes or a few shakes of Tabasco sauce!
5. On Toast: Ok, this
one is pretty basic, we know. But if we're desperate for dinner and nothing
else comes to us, a fried egg on toast never fails to satisfy. We like it just
like that, but we'll also add baked beans, a few slices of tomato, or a
sprinkle of cheese if we have those around.
Where else do you use fried
eggs in your cooking?