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Printed September 1, 2026
Printed September 1, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Coconut-Chili Crisp Eggs
Fried eggs swimming in coconut milk and fiery chili crisp create a breakfast that doubles as therapy. Carbs required for dipping.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons chili crisp (like Lao Gan Ma)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Preparation
This dish was inspired by a breakfast we had in a tiny Bangkok alley—eggs cooked in coconut milk until the edges fry in the fat while the yolks stay jammy. The chili crisp adds a modern, funky heat that haunts your dreams.
Preparation
- Heat coconut milk in a large skillet over medium heat with minced garlic. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chili crisp, then increase heat to medium-high and let the coconut milk bubble actively.
- Crack eggs directly into the bubbling coconut milk, spacing them apart.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny. Baste the tops with the coconut milk occasionally.
- Remove from heat and serve in shallow bowls with plenty of the coconut-chili broth. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up every drop of that coral-colored, spicy-creamy sauce. The runny yolks mix with the coconut milk to create a sauce so good you'll want to bottle it. This is breakfast, lunch, and dinner material.
