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sunny-side up
/sˈʌnisˈaɪd ˈʌp/
/sˈʌnisˈaɪd ˈʌp/
sunny side upsunnyside upsunny-side up
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(of a fried egg) cooked on one side without flipping
What is "sunny-side up"?
Sunny-side up eggs are fried eggs where the yolks remain runny and are cooked on only one side, facing up when served. The eggs are fried in a pan or skillet until the whites are set, but the yolks remain soft and runny. Unlike over easy eggs, sunny-side up eggs are not flipped during cooking. The soft yolks remain exposed on top, "facing up" when the eggs are served. The name "sunny-side up" refers to the yolks facing up like the sun.
Examples
She ordered a sunny side up egg with toast.
Sunny side up eggs are perfect with bacon.
