There is no wrong way to eat eggs. Whether you , or , it all depends on your personal preference. But there is one style that seems to be particularly divisive: fried eggs.
Some people gag if the yolk is runny, while some swear that sunny side up eggs are the only way to really enjoy them. If you're part of the latter group, you've probably run into the age-old problem of how to fully cook the white without having the yolk get hard. For advice, we turned to Nelson Serrano-Bahri, a chef and Director of Innovation at the (yes, this is an official government-associated organization dedicated to eggs).
His solution: trap steam in the pan with the use of a lid. Before we more fully share Serrano-Bahri's wisdom, we should note that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends thoroughly cooking both egg yolks and whites to knock out bacteria like salmonella and broadly ensure food safety. It's important to be aware of the risk, but we wouldn't necessarily give up a nice runny yolk every once in a while.
Ultimately, take a moment to evaluate the situation and how much you trust the source of your eggs. Pasteurized eggs are generally safe from bacteria, so you can look for those at your grocery store if you're concerned. It goes without saying that you should always avoid cooking eggs this way when there is a known outbreak of food-borne bacteria in your region.
Likewise, you should be aware of common myths like the one that claims . How to cook the perfect sunny side up eggs Wh.
