Description
Sizzling “Spicy Sweet and Sour Fried Eggs” deliver a flavor explosion straight from Asian culinary traditions. Crispy edges meet tangy sauce, creating an irresistible breakfast experience that energizes your morning palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1.5 tablespoons (22.5 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ketchup
- 1.5 tablespoons (22.5 ml) homemade chili oil
- 0.5 tablespoon (7.5 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic, minced
Thickening and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- Green onion or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, chili oil, water, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl until the sauce achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring the pan is adequately heated for crisp egg preparation.
- Carefully crack eggs into the hot oil, allowing them to sizzle and develop golden, lacy edges for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gently drizzle the prepared sauce over the fried eggs, reducing heat to medium and allowing the mixture to gently bubble and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Once the sauce reaches a glossy, slightly reduced state, remove the skillet from heat.
- Transfer the spicy sweet and sour eggs to a serving plate with rice, then garnish with finely chopped green onions or fresh cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Adjust chili oil quantity to control spice level, catering to personal heat tolerance without overwhelming the dish.
- Ensure eggs are fried at the right temperature to achieve crispy edges while maintaining a soft, runny yolk for maximum flavor contrast.
- Use fresh, high-quality eggs for the best texture and richness, preferably farm-fresh or organic eggs with vibrant yolks.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting soy sauce with tamari and using cornstarch from a dedicated gluten-free source.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg