Description
Homemade spicy chili crisp fried eggs deliver a fiery breakfast sensation from Sichuan province. Crispy egg edges and silky centers pair perfectly with numbing chili oil, creating an unforgettable morning experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili crisp with oil
- 1 tsp (5 ml) additional oil or butter, if needed (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat a skillet over medium-high flame, creating an ideal cooking surface with even temperature distribution.
- Oil Infusion: Coat the pan generously with chili crisp, supplementing with neutral oil if needed to ensure complete coverage and robust flavor penetration.
- Egg Placement: Gently crack eggs directly into the sizzling chili crisp, positioning them carefully to preserve intact, vibrant yolks and allow immediate flavor absorption.
- Spice Cascade: Drench the eggs with additional chili crisp, allowing the aromatic oil to flow across the whites and intensify the dish’s complex flavor profile.
- Cooking Precision: Monitor the eggs as crisp, delicate edges form around the whites while maintaining a luscious, molten yolk center – typically requiring 2-3 minutes of careful cooking.
- Final Flourish: Season with a delicate sprinkle of sea salt or complementary spice blend to elevate the overall taste experience.
- Presentation: Elegantly transfer the spice-infused eggs atop crusty artisan toast, fluffy steamed rice, or tender hand-pulled noodles, creating a visually stunning and flavor-packed culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Skillet Preparation: Heat pan evenly on medium-high to create an optimal cooking surface that prevents sticking and ensures uniform cooking.
- Chili Crisp Coverage: Generously coat the pan with chili crisp, adding a touch of neutral oil if needed to prevent burning and maximize flavor penetration.
- Egg Placement Technique: Carefully crack eggs directly into the sizzling chili crisp, positioning them to maintain intact yolks and create crispy, lacy white edges.
- Final Flavor Enhancement: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt or complementary spices to elevate the dish’s overall taste profile and balance the chili crisp’s intense flavors.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg