Balsamic Fried Eggs Recipe

4 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons good-quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 A 1/2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
  • Red mustard greens, watercress, or arugula, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    In a nonstick or seasoned egg pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. 2
    When the oil is hot but not quite at the smoking point, crack open the eggs into the pan and cook for about 25 seconds, keeping the heat medium.
  3. 3
    As they puff up, baste the top of the yolks with the hot oil to help them cook.
  4. 4
    After the eggs set, slide them onto a warm plate.
  5. 5
    Pour off any excess oil.
  6. 6
    Add the balsamic vinegar to the pan, and let it sizzle and reduce slightly for a moment or two.
  7. 7
    Drizzle the vinegar over the eggs and drop a small handful of garnish on top.
  8. 8
    Serve with toasted bread.

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