Fry Your Eggs With This Flavorful Ingredient To Enhance Your Breakfast In No Time

Fried eggs for breakfast is a go-to diner dish, but it can get a little boring day after day. Whether you add bacon grease, paprika, or ghee, there's so many delicious ingredients you can add to fried eggs to make them pop. Frying them in sesame oil is just another way to add a little unexpected seasoning. Eggs are basically a blank canvas, ready to absorb and carry flavors without trying to compete. Sesame oil has a rich, nutty aroma that pairs deliciously with eggs' natural creaminess. As the oil heats up, its distinctive fragrance fills the air, so before you even take a bite, you're basking in that bouquet.

Sesame oil tastes best when it's paired thoughtfully with other ingredients. A few drops of soy sauce or tamari can add umami, while topping the eggs with fresh green onions or chives balances the rich oil. If the sesame flavor is overpowering, you can also combine your fats. Try cooking the eggs in a butter or neutral oil, then adding a few drops of sesame oil near the end. Remember that sesame oil goes rancid more quickly than other oils, so be sure to store it in a cool, dark place.

Of course, you'll want to choose the right type of sesame oil for this endeavor. Untoasted sesame oil has a higher smoke point so it's perfect for fried eggs. Toasted sesame oil, on the other hand, already has deep, toasty notes and is typically used for finishing dishes, not for high-heat cooking — which can lead to it tasting burnt. 

Many Asian dishes rely on this type of aromatic oil for finishing a dish, which is why toasted sesame oil is commonly used as a dressing. One Reddit user cautioned: "I've tried [frying in toasted sesame oil] before, the taste is way too strong. Turned me off of sesame oil for years." Another user advised: "Toasted sesame oil is a potent, flavorful oil. It's used sparingly in Chinese cooking, you only need a teaspoon or so to flavor a whole dish."

Just like with fried eggs, it's easy to elevate your everyday scrambled eggs with a little imagination. If you're going for a classic Western-style breakfast with bacon, pancakes, and Trader Joe's iconic hash browns — skip it. But for rice bowls and Asian-inspired plates, it fits perfectly.