Chinese fried eggs with sticky rice

Ingredients

• 1½ cups (375ml) canola oil 
• 8 large eggs 
• Salt and milled pepper 

For serving:

• 3-4 cups cooked sushi rice 
• Crispy fried ginger (optional) 
• Sliced spring onion or fresh chilli 
• Handful sesame seeds  
• Sesame oil and soy sauce, for drizzling 

Method

1. Heat oil in a wok or deep medium-sized pot over medium heat. 
2. Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and add to hot oil. 
3. Deep-fry until the edges are crispy, then reduce heat to cook yolks to your liking (see cook’s note). 
4. Carefully remove eggs using a slotted spoon so that excess oil is drained before placing on a plate. 
5. Repeat with other eggs. 
6. Serve on a bed of sticky rice topped with ginger, spring onion or chilli and sesame seeds, drizzled with sesame oil and soy sauce. 

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