Fried eggs will taste better if you add two ingredients before cooking

Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. They're a versatile and affordable source of protein that can be incorporated into various meals and are a great option for a quick, cheap and healthy meal. We love them scrambled, fried, baked, boiled, thrown into cakes and dropped into ramen.

And culinary expert Emma Laperruque of Food52 has shared her quick and easy two ingredient way of elevating those lovely fried eggs, reports the Express . Picked up from Melissa Clark's cookbook Dinner: Changing the Game, Emma explained that the trick is to add olive oil and herbs to the pan, then cook the egg on top "so the two become intertwined, like sweethearts holding hands". According to the original recipe, sage is a delicious option, but Emma suggests that "the world is your herb garden.



.. try snipped chives, torn mint or dill, or leaves of sage, oregano, or thyme leaves, even diced scallions".

An extra bonus is that extra virgin olive oil provides numerous health benefits, including heart health, anti-inflammatory effects, and potential cancer prevention due to its high levels of antioxidants and healthy fat. Grab a small skillet (it should not be non-stick) and place it over high heat on your stove. Add the oil, which should be a high-quality olive oil.

When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the herbs and listen for the sizzle. This is a good sign that the oil is at the right temperature. Reduce the heat to medium-high to avoid burning the herbs, and let them fry for a few seconds until they begin to crisp up.

Next, break the egg over the frying herbs. Emma noted that the whites "should make a big fuss and immediately start to turn opaque". Keep frying the eggs; spoon olive oil over them until the whites are solid and the yolks are still runny.

For those who prefer their eggs over-easy or over-medium, use a spatula to flip them. Finally, sprinkle with flaky salt and serve with any number of additional goodies - toast and butter, avocado, tomatoes or bacon are all good options..