Name: Spicy Sweet and Sour Fried Eggs Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey or sugar; ½ teaspoon chili flakes or 1 teaspoon chili oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

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Introduction

Spicy Sweet and Sour Fried Eggs are a quick and flavorful way to elevate your breakfast or brunch. With a tangy sauce and a hint of heat, these eggs turn a simple dish into something memorable and delicious.

A close-up of a black bowl with four sunny-side-up eggs arranged in a loose cluster, each egg having bright orange yolks and white edges with slightly crispy, golden-brown areas. The eggs are covered in a glossy brown sauce with bits of diced onions visible. Chopped green onions and cilantro leaves are sprinkled over the eggs, along with white sesame seeds scattered on top. The bowl rests on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or sugar
½ teaspoon chili flakes or 1 teaspoon chili oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Make the sauce by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and chili flakes or chili oil in a small pan. Warm gently over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crack in the eggs and fry until the egg whites are crisp and the yolks remain runny, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Transfer the fried eggs to a plate and spoon the warm spicy sweet and sour sauce over them evenly.
Step 4: Garnish with sliced green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately while warm.

Tips & Variations

Use honey for a natural sweetness or swap with sugar according to your preference.
Adjust chili flakes or oil to control the heat level to your liking.
For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of toasted sesame oil to the sauce.
Serve over steamed rice or toast for a complete meal.

Storage

These fried eggs are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, though the yolks may cook further and lose their runny texture.

How to Serve

A shiny metal bowl holds a serving of white rice at the bottom, topped with three fried eggs with bright yellow yolks and slightly crispy white edges. The eggs are covered with a glossy dark brown sauce that gives a rich shine and small green chopped onions sprinkled all over the top. Some dark green vegetable pieces peek out from under the eggs near the bottom edge. In the background, a shiny metal spoon rests on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of vinegar instead of rice vinegar?

Rice vinegar is preferred for its mild sweetness, but apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar can serve as substitutes. Use a smaller amount to avoid overpowering the sauce.

How do I make sure the yolks stay runny?

Cook the eggs over medium-high heat just until the whites are set and slightly crisp around the edges. Avoid flipping the eggs to keep the yolks intact and runny.