29 January 2024 , 13:16
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If you’ve watched Saltburn on Amazon Prime, then you’ll remember when Oliver Quick was served runny instead of over-easy eggs - but how difficult are they to make?
In cringeworthy scenes, the protagonist requested "fried over-easy" eggs for breakfast, but was instead handed sunny side-up. After grimacing at his food, he confessed: "Runny eggs, I get a bit sick from them."
Some theorists are convinced the awkward interaction suggests Oliver is testing the limits of Saltburn and butler Duncan’s loyalty to the estate. While the movie is inherently British, 'over-easy' is an American term for an egg that is fried on both sides, with a runny yolk.
According to The Kitchn, over-easy eggs are often preferred for dipping, while sunny side-up boasts a more set yolk. If the erotic thriller has increased your breakfast appetite, one chef has revealed his delicious recipe for 'perfect' over-easy eggs.
Taking to TikTok, under the username @twochefsandaknife, the food expert explained: "They are called over-easy because flipping them over, and easy is an indication of the time." He then shared his simple steps, which you can find below.
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- Crack two eggs into a bowl and heat a small amount of butter in a non-stick pan. Once the butter has started to foam, add the eggs into the pan.
- Frequently give the eggs a stir by gently shaking the saucepan handle. Making sure they "nice and loose" and don’t stick to the pan.
- The chef ensures the yolks are closer to the handle, because this makes it easier to flip. When the white is still a "little runny" but the outside of the eggs are starting to cook, this is a signal that it’s time to flip the pan.
- Shake the pan slightly to prevent the eggs from sticking, and cook on this side briefly. Take the pan off the hob and sprinkle the contents with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
"Over-easy eggs are best with fresh eggs so that the whites are thicker," concluded the chef. The video has racked up an impressive 230K likes, and followers flocked to the comments to share their reaction.
One user penned: "Keeping the yolks closest to the handle is such an underrated tip for people who are new to cooking. Less hang time = less likely to burst." Another gushed: "Perfection. Over-easy does not mean runny whites but so many places think it does." A third shared: "Inspired from this, literally did over-easy eggs today. Even flipped it in the pan."