"Sesame oil comes in two varieties: regular and toasted sesame oil. Regular sesame oil will provide a mild nuttiness, but the fuller flavor is found in the toasted oil. You may have been advised not to fry with this oil due to its low smoke point, but the medium heat required for the perfect fried egg won't be enough to burn it."
"If you want to double down on the sesame flavor, you can also sprinkle sesame seeds into the oil before cracking the egg into the pan. These will toast as the egg cooks, giving you a textured, crunchy base. The flavor added by the sesame oil (and perhaps a sprinkling of salt) means this egg is delicious in even the simplest settings. Add to a bowl of white rice with a bit of chili crisp and you have a comforting snack perfect for late-night cravings."
Frying eggs in sesame oil infuses them with a nutty, umami-rich flavor that registers in every bite. Toasted sesame oil delivers a fuller flavor than regular sesame oil, while medium heat for frying prevents burning despite the oil's lower smoke point. Sprinkling sesame seeds into the oil before cracking the egg produces toasted seeds and a textured, crunchy base. Sesame-oil fried eggs pair well with simple dishes like white rice with chili crisp and enhance Asian preparations such as bibimbap, stir-fried greens, or instant ramen, and they complement grain bowls with hummus and za'atar.
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