This is my go-to crispy egg toast when I want something quick, satisfying, and cheap. The trick? Pouring whisked eggs through a sieve into hot peanut oil. It creates crunchy strands that are perfect on toast with chili. The recipe is in the comments

by CheesecakeLumpy1845

3 Comments

  1. CheesecakeLumpy1845

    # 🛒 Ingredients (1 serving)

    * 3 eggs – $0.75 / €0.70
    * Splash of milk – $0.10 / €0.10
    * Salt & pepper – $0.05 / €0.05
    * Peanut oil (for frying) – $0.30 / €0.28
    * 1 slice of bread – $0.25 / €0.23
    * 1 fresh chili – $0.20 / €0.18

    **Total cost:** ~$1.65 / ~€1.54

    # 🍳 Instructions

    1. Crack 3 eggs into a bowl.
    2. Add a splash of milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk lightly.
    3. Heat peanut oil in a pan until very hot (it should sizzle).
    4. Pour the eggs through a sieve directly into the oil.
    5. Gently break up the strands with a fork until crispy.
    6. Toast a slice of bread.
    7. Slice fresh chili and place on top of the eggs.
    8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

  2. MenacingMandonguilla

    Scrambled eggs with soy sauce are actually nice, too