This is one of the simplest and yet tastiest preparations of eggs I've ever had. One afternoon, a friend and I unexpectedly dropped in on my friend Mario in Trieste. It was lunchtime, and he had a big basket full of fresh eggs he had brought down from the Carso, the high plateau surrounding Trieste. Eggs it was for lunch, served with a bowl of radicchio salad. We were just a few people that day, but this recipe is so very easy to modify for smaller or larger groups.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Step 1
Set a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over a burner that's still off. Swirl the pan with the olive oil, and gently break all the eggs to fill the pan, taking care not to break the yolks. Sprinkle with the salt and dried oregano. Sprinkle the grated cheese over all.
Step 2
Cover the skillet, and turn the flame to medium-low. Cook until the whites are set and the yolks are done to your liking, about 7 to 8 minutes for still-runny yolks.
Step 3
这是一个很好的早餐或主要有限公司urse, or, served over some arugula, it can be an appetizer.
It can be difficult to crack eggs into a skillet for frying. Instead, you can crack two eggs into a small glass bowl and then slide them into the skillet when it's hot.
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Reviews (10)
Back to TopIf halving recipe, check the yolks after 4 minutes, as they may cook sooner.
Anonymous
Mexico
1/26/2022
These were delicious and easy to do, even in my pre-breakfast uncaffeinated state. Followed exactly, halved for 2 people. Those who found it too salty may not have used kosher salt, or used extra cheese, or maybe a very salty variety of cheese.
fdinolfo
Mexico
5/23/2021
Excellent and simple to make. Made a half recipe and the proportions were just fine; agree that the kosher salt amount is just right as listed. Try this!
sjhergenrader
Zurich, Switzerland
1/27/2019
Absolutely delicious. We love fried eggs and I usually cook them in a butter and olive oil mixture to keep the butter from burning. Preparing them in olive oil is far healthier. 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt for 8 eggs is definitely not too much salt. I wonder if those reviewers were using table salt instead.
jguglietti1
Fallbrook, CA
8/30/2016
I've been enjoying this regularly ever since the day I saw Lidia make it on her TV show a few years ago. I jumped right up and made it. So simple yet so delicious. To the people who say this is too salty - you should ALWAYS add salt (and pepper) to taste. Don't just dump in whatever someone tells you to.
worldbeat
Oakland, CA
9/5/2015
As written, this is easy and delicious. It is a real crowd pleaser; my kids call this dish family eggs, because all the eggs nestle in together. Additionally, it can be modified with different herbs and cheese to change its flavor endlessly, feta and oregano for a greek taste, grated gruyere and tarragon or thyme, etc etc.y kids call this dish family eggs, because all the eggs nestle in together.
coppinse
lake bluff
7/16/2015
Simple and delicious with lots of flavour but too much salt.
BlueMona
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
6/18/2015
这个玉mmy!!! The second time I made it I reduced the salt by half and our little girl liked it much better!!!!
Allibubba99
Winnipeg MB.
9/22/2014
I loved this recipe! I had my doubts about not heating the oil first, but I made this for ten people and it went over wonderfully! Even my dad, who doesn't eat eggs usually, loved it. You can use a little less olive oil if you want this dish to be a little better for health, but overall, a great recipe. This can be modified for one or two people; once you've done this once you will have it down!
PTaub
Chicago, IL
4/17/2014
Great simple recipe, I did not have oregano handy so just used Tuscan spice and it was just as good..
brent67
Sydney, Australia
2/4/2014
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