Sunny Side Up Eggs

Sunny-side-up eggs are a classic dish that’s simple and quick to prepare. Here’s how to do it.

Ingredients

• 2 fresh eggs
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Olive oil or butter

Preparation

1. Heat a non-stick pan and add a drizzle of olive oil or a knob of butter.
2. Once the oil or butter is hot, carefully break the eggs directly into the pan, taking care not to break the yolks.
3. Let the eggs fry over medium-low heat.
4. Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. You can choose to leave the yolk soft or cook the eggs longer if you prefer a firmer yolk.
6. When the whites are fully cooked and the yolk has reached the desired consistency, use a spatula to transfer the eggs onto a plate.

Curiosity

Sunny-side-up eggs are so named because the yolk in the center of the white resembles a bull’s eye. They are also known in English as “sunny side up” for the way the yolk looks like a shining sun. In Italy, it’s common to accompany sunny-side-up eggs with a slice of toasted bread, used as a base for the soft and creamy yolk.