Frying an egg on both sides at once without breaking it is a bit challenging, as it typically requires flipping the egg to cook both sides separately. However, if you're looking for an alternative method that allows the egg to cook on both sides simultaneously, you can try the "basted egg" technique. Here's how:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add a small amount of oil or butter to the pan and let it melt or heat up.
- Crack the egg into a small bowl or cup, being careful not to break the yolk.
- Carefully slide the egg from the bowl or cup onto the preheated pan.
- Immediately, add a few tablespoons of water to the pan, around the edges of the egg.
- Cover the pan with a lid to create steam, which will cook the top side of the egg.
- Cook the egg for about 2-3 minutes, or until the white is set and the yolk is cooked to your desired level of doneness. The steam helps cook the top side of the egg while the heat from the pan cooks the bottom side.
- Remove the lid and use a spatula to carefully transfer the basted egg onto a plate.
With this method, you're essentially using steam to cook the top side of the egg while the bottom side cooks on the pan. While it won't give you the exact same texture as a traditional flipped fried egg, it's a technique that allows for a more even cooking on both sides simultaneously.