eggs fried with breadcrumbs and herbs |
The idea of having a fried egg with a crispy coating seems odd, but I suspect it is a little bit of genius. I don't think I can ever go back to plain eggs ever again.
I also wish I could take credit for this idea but I have adapted it from the late Judy Rodgers' The Zuni Café Cookbook.
This recipe was also included in the most recent Readers' Recipe Swap in The Guardian newspaper, (subject EGGS) - worth a read for all the cracking egg ideas!
Serves 1 greedy person (me) or 2 if served with a salad
Skill level: Easy
ingredients:
3 generous tbsp dried breadcrumbs, from sourdough or artisan-type bread
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2-3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh herbs, roughly chopped (I used a mixture of parsley and thyme)
2 eggs
1-2 tsp sherry vinegar
directions:
Serves 1 greedy person (me) or 2 if served with a salad
Skill level: Easy
ingredients:
3 generous tbsp dried breadcrumbs, from sourdough or artisan-type bread
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2-3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh herbs, roughly chopped (I used a mixture of parsley and thyme)
2 eggs
1-2 tsp sherry vinegar
directions:
- Combine the breadcrumbs with a little salt. Add about 1 tablespoon of oil to the breadcrumbs. Set aside to allow the crumbs to absorb the oil. You may need to add a little more oil depending on how absorbent the crumbs are.
- Break the eggs into separate small bowls or ramekins.
- Heat a small frying pan over a medium heat. Tip all of the saturated breadcrumbs into the pan. Spread them out so that they warm through evenly. Swirl (or stir) the pan a few times to prevent the crumbs from sticking as they begin to cook and dry out.
- When the crumbs begin to colour, remove about one quarter of them and set aside.
- Add one more tablespoon of oil and most of the herbs. (Keep a few herbs back to serve.)
- Give the pan a quick swirl to ensure the crumbs and herbs are evenly spread.
- Tip the eggs directly onto the crumbs. Cook the eggs to taste. (I like the whites well-done and the yolks still very runny.)
- Transfer the eggs carefully onto a warmed plate.
- Add the vinegar to the frying pan to de-glaze.
- Pour the hot vinegar onto the eggs together with a sprinkling of crumbs and herbs.
- Serve with black pepper.
- Perfect with a green salad of bitter leaves.
2 comments:
Oh, I hear you when you say it's harder to get up once you're down! The eggs sound delicious, thanks for sharing.
Wow, I love the simplicity of this dish and it looks delicious! I can imagine the crispy crumbs with the soft egg, oh! A must try :)
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