The Ultimate Savory Sesame Oil Fried Egg (Baek Jong Won’s Style)
How to Make Delicious Fried Eggs with Fragrant Sesame Oil, Baek Jong Won’s Recipe
Today, I’ve prepared a remarkably simple yet incredibly flavorful side dish: Baek Jong Won’s Fried Egg with Sesame Oil. The rich, nutty aroma of toasted sesame oil elevates this humble fried egg to a whole new level of deliciousness. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast, a satisfying snack, or even a simple accompaniment to drinks. Prepare to be amazed by its simplicity and taste!
Ingredients
- 2 fresh eggs
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare a clean frying pan and warm it over low heat. It’s important that the pan is neither too cold nor too hot, but just gently heated. Generously pour in 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil, which will provide a wonderful nutty fragrance. Once you can smell the subtle aroma of the sesame oil, you’re ready for the next step.
Step 2
Now, carefully crack 2 fresh eggs into the pan over the warmed sesame oil. After adding the eggs, reduce the heat to medium-low. Sesame oil can burn easily if cooked over high heat, so cooking it slowly over a gentle flame is key to preserving the egg’s tender texture and the oil’s rich flavor. Cook until the egg whites begin to set and appear slightly translucent around the edges.
Step 3
When the egg yolks are still soft and in a runny, sunny-side-up state, lower the heat to very low. If the heat is too high, the soy sauce can burn quickly and turn bitter, so maintaining a very low simmer is crucial. Now, gently drizzle 0.5 tablespoon of soy sauce around the eggs. As soon as you see the soy sauce begin to bubble very lightly (just a gentle simmer), immediately turn off the heat. Don’t let the soy sauce cook for too long, as it can become too salty or burn, so timing is key.
Step 4
And there you have it! Baek Jong Won’s signature sesame oil fried egg, perfectly balancing the nutty aroma of sesame oil with the savory umami of soy sauce. Place this on top of a warm bowl of steaming rice and take a bite – the explosion of flavors will surely bring a smile to your face. Enjoy this simple yet incredibly delicious special fried egg!
