Over easy意思

"Over easy" is a cooking term that refers to the preparation of a fried egg where the egg is flipped over once during cooking. Here's a step-by-step description of how an egg is cooked "over easy":

  1. Crack the Egg: The egg is cracked into a frying pan that has been preheated with a small amount of oil or butter.

  2. Cook the Yolk: The egg is cooked until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny, usually just a few minutes.

  3. Flip the Egg: The egg is then flipped over using a spatula, so that the top side, which was originally face down, is now face up.

  4. Cook the Top: The egg is cooked for a very short time on the flipped side, just until the top whites are set but the yolk remains runny.

  5. Serve: The egg is then served with the yolk side up.

"Over easy" is often used to describe the doneness of fried eggs, but it can also be applied to other egg preparations, such as fried egg sandwiches or breakfast plates. The term "over" simply means flipped, and "easy" refers to the minimal cooking time on the flipped side, resulting in a soft, runny yolk.