What Makes Spanish-Style Fried Eggs Different?
Fried egg is one of the most ubiquitous breakfast classics worldwide. Eggs are a staple in everyone's fridge and one of the most versatile ingredients to cook with. When I want to elevate my eggs, I love cooking them in tomato paste, which gives it a tangy kick. There are so many ways to dress up a plate of fried eggs and plenty of different ways to fry it, but there are still some unique ways to cook eggs that we can explore — enter, Spanish-style fried eggs.
The traditional method of frying eggs includes cooking them in a small amount of oil or butter, while Spanish-style fried eggs are basted in a generous pour of hot oil. The result is perfection in a skillet — crispy, golden, tender fried eggs with a rich, runny yolk. It's a simple yet distinctive approach that elevates your normal fried eggs into a culinary delight.
How to cook Spanish-style fried eggs
The key technique to an amazing Spanish-style egg is the amount of oil used in the cooking process. Here, you will need a generous amount of oil to ensure that you have enough to baste the egg with. Olive oil is the standard choice for fat, lending a healthy Mediterranean touch to it.
To cook Spanish-style eggs, heat your olive oil on medium-high heat and make sure you have ¼ inch of it covering your skillet. Once heated, turn it down to medium-low heat, crack your egg over the heated oil, and while cooking, take a spoon and pour the hot oil over the egg whites and the yolk for a minute. The result of this easy step is a crispy, lace-like texture around the edges of the egg while ensuring the yolk is cooked, warm, and perfectly runny. Once you've perfected your Spanish-style eggs, why not be bolder and infuse some flavor into the oil? Go for garlic, herbs, or other seasonings that add depth to the eggs.
Spanish-style eggs are more than just a cooking method — they are a celebration of culture, of bold flavors with simple ingredients. This is a must-try for egg lovers out there. Once you experience its richness, you'll never want to cook it differently again.