Two Eggs, Any Style Recipe
Make Two Eggs, Any Style Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Eggs & Cooking
Optional Accompaniments
Method
Eggs & Cooking
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Prep
Take 2 large eggs out of the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes while you gather equipment (nonstick or well-seasoned skillet, spatula, small bowl if needed). This helps even cooking.
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Choose style
Decide the style: fried (sunny-side or over-easy), scrambled, or poached. Follow the corresponding sub-steps below.
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Fried — sunny-side or over-easy
Heat skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tsp oil and 1/2 tbs butter; let butter melt and foam but not brown (about 1 minute). Crack eggs into a small bowl or gently crack directly into the pan, spacing them apart. Season with a pinch (about 1/4 tsp) kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper. For sunny-side: cover the skillet with a lid and cook 2.5–4 minutes until whites are set but yolks still runny. For over-easy: cook uncovered 2–3 minutes until whites mostly set, carefully flip with a spatula, and cook 10–20 seconds more for runny yolk or 30–45 seconds for slightly set yolk. Remove to plate.
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Scrambled (soft)
Crack eggs into a bowl, season with 1/8 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper, and whisk until homogenous and slightly frothy (about 20–30 seconds). Heat skillet over medium-low, add 1 tbs butter and let it foam. Pour eggs into the pan. Let sit 10–15 seconds, then using a spatula scrape the cooked edges into the center, repeating gently until curds form but still moist, 1.5–2.5 minutes total. Taste and adjust salt. Slide onto plate immediately to stop cooking.
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Poached
Fill a wide sauté pan with 3–4 inches of water, add 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp white vinegar (optional helps whites coagulate). Bring to a gentle simmer (small bubbles). Crack one egg into a small cup. Create a gentle whirlpool in the water, slip egg into center, and cook 3 minutes for runny yolk or 3.5–4 minutes for medium. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towel. Repeat with second egg. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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