Mediterranean · vegetarian
Perfect fried egg with garlic, thyme and chili
A simple, pure fried egg cooked in olive oil with butter, garlic, fresh thyme and chili flakes, served on toast.
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What you need
2
peopleHow Maurice does it
pan-fry
- 1
Boil water and pour into a mug to make tea or coffee.
- 2
Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- 4
Crack the eggs into the pan and add the butter, garlic cloves, and fresh thyme sprigs.
- 5
Cook the eggs, basting with the oil and butter mixture, until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle chili flakes over the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Place the fried eggs on the toasted bread and transfer to plates.
- 8
If desired, spray with a little lemon juice or vinegar for extra brightness.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy.
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