The Humble Fried Egg

Directions

1. 1
   Put the butter and olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and heat until the pan is good and hot.
2. 2
   Break the egg into the pan and immediately turn the heat down as low as it will go.
3. 3
   Cover and leave to cook very gently for 4-5 minutes, until the white is set and shiny.
4. 4
   The yolk will be cooked but still slightly runny.
5. 5
   Eat how you like it, in a bacon and egg sarnie, on top of Asian dishes like nasi goreng or on its own.
6. 6
   A perfect fried egg is a beautiful thing!