There would have been entire books of the Bible devoted to the glorification of sous vide eggs 2,000 years ago. But at the most recent Jet City Gastrophysics meeting, we made a significant advancement. You see, a sous vide egg’s excellent texture is part of what makes it so beautiful. The yolks almost take on the texture of pudding after one hour or so in the water bath. This incredible transformation can only be made better by including a crispy shell. These fried eggs make great appetizers, especially if your guests are surprised by what they find within. We might find something even more delectable in a thousand or so years.
| Prep Time: | 30 mins |
| Cook Time: | 1 hr 1 mins |
| Additional Time: | 10 mins |
| Total Time: | 1 hr 41 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Yield: | 6 pieces |
Ingredients
- 7 eggs, divided
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup fine bread crumbs
- canola oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon black truffle salt
Instructions
- Immerse 6 eggs in a large pot or container of water with a sous vide insert. Set temperature to 148.1 degrees F (64.5 degrees C); cook for 1 hour. Let eggs cool in a bowl of tepid water for 10 minutes.
- Turn on your faucet to very low. Crack each cooked egg into your hand carefully and let the white drip away under the water. Place yolks in a bowl.
- Combine flour, sea salt, and baking powder in a small bowl. Whisk the remaining egg in a second bowl. Spread breadcrumbs on a plate.
- Heat about 1 1/2 inches oil in a large saucepan to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
- Roll each yolk gently in the flour mixture. Dip into the egg wash and roll in the breadcrumbs. Place coated yolks in the hot oil; fry until lightly golden brown, about 30 seconds. Drain on a paper towel. Sprinkle lemon zest and truffle salt on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 161 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | 217 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 830 mg |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |