At some undetermined time, the phrase “you don’t even know how to fry an egg” was coined to refer to someone with few skills in the kitchen. However, this expression is misleading, because although it is true that frying an egg is not a complicated process, there are some obstacles that can make it difficult.
For example, the egg may break when you crack it or pour it into the pan. Finding the perfect cooking point is another key point, as well as knowing how to finish it if you like it that way. Of course, the most unpleasant thing when we fry eggs is that the oil splashes, dirtying the entire kitchen and also running the risk of burning ourselves. Well, to stop this from happening to you, there are a couple of grandma’s tricks with which to remedy it, as simple as they are effective.
From the TikTok profile @alacocinaconjacobina (3.1 million followers) we get the easiest trick to prevent the oil from splashing when you fry an egg, as well as to prevent it from burning or sticking. To do this, you have to heat the pan in the egg without the oil and add a little oil later.
Next, when the oil is hot, add a few grains of salt to the pan. Thus, instead of pouring the oil into the egg, it is poured into the pan with the oil, which helps prevent the oil from splattering and, in turn, seasons the egg. This tip is especially effective if you are going to cook the egg with little oil, while you prefer to do it with more oil, the following option is better for you.
If you are going to use more oil to fry the egg, it is more effective to add flour to the hot oil instead of salt, as shown on the TikTok profile @hogardiez (more than 260 thousand followers). In this case, the flour should be added to the oil when it is already hot. A large amount of flour is not necessary, just sprinkling a small amount will be enough.
Immediately after, you can pour the egg onto the pan to fry it without the risk of the oil splashing and messing up the entire kitchen. Of course, try not to set the heat too high or add too much flour, as it could burn and slightly worsen the flavor of the egg.
