Gordon Ramsay's secret for perfect sunny-side up eggs revealed

Sunny-side up or poached eggs can elevate any dish—from avocado toast to fried rice with vegetables. However, achieving their perfect taste requires a bit of technique. With sunny-side up eggs, even a minute of overcooking can make the yolks hard. Fortunately, Gordon Ramsay offers his foolproof egg-frying technique. By using his method, you can achieve perfect sunny-side up eggs in just a few minutes by adding one extra ingredient when they are almost done.

Gordon Ramsay shared his recipe for perfect eggs in a video on TikTok. The method is beginner-friendly, and the eggs are ready in a few minutes.

Instructions:

1. Pour a bit of olive oil into a pan and heat it up.
2. When the oil is hot, remove the pan from the heat and crack the eggs in.
3. Season them with salt and pepper. If you like, add scallions or cherry tomatoes. Put the pan back on the stove, increase the heat slightly, and let the eggs cook slowly.
4. When the sunny-side up eggs are almost ready, place a few pieces of butter on the edge of the eggs. Allow the butter to start foaming and cook the tops.
5. Gently tilt the pan, evenly covering the yolks with butter.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and let the eggs rest for 1-2 minutes. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy their perfect, creamy taste.

Sunny-side up eggs are popular in many countries, including Poland, the United Kingdom, and France. They are often served with sides such as bacon, sausages, or mushrooms. In Paris, Croque Madame, a toast with cheese, ham, and a sunny-side up egg, is a must-have on the breakfast menu. The key to perfect sunny-side up eggs is the right frying technique, which ensures a runny yolk and well-set whites.

To achieve perfect sunny-side up eggs, it's important to use the right pan that maintains a stable temperature. A ceramic pan with a thick base that retains heat for a long time works well. However, remember that such a pan also heats up longer—so wait a moment before cracking the eggs. For frying, you can use olive oil or canola oil, and to enhance the flavor, add a little regular butter, as advised by Gordon Ramsay. It's important not to fry the eggs at too high a temperature, which can lead to burned whites.

An equally important element is the starting temperature of the eggs. British chef Robert Irvine emphasizes that eggs should be heated before frying them. Frying cold eggs can result in uneven setting and burned whites. Therefore, it's worth waiting for the eggs to warm up to ensure a better final result.

An alternative to traditional fried eggs is baking them in the oven. This method results in a much healthier breakfast, as it contains less fat. Place the eggs in muffin molds and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8 minutes. This way, you can prepare eggs with runny yolks, which are an excellent addition to many dishes.