Vegan Fried Egg (Vegan Egg Series Part 2)

This vegan fried egg is proof that you don’t need an actual egg (or a chicken) to make magic happen. Picture silky egg white combined with golden yolk simmering in a pan, just like the real thing. It’s easy to make in 15 minutes, and only takes a handful of ingredients.

It’s creamy, savoury, and perfect if you miss the taste and texture of eggs. The white is soft yet holds its shape, while the yolk is rich and just the right amount of runny. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a topping for ramen, fried rice, or avocado toast.

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• 🧪The Secrets That Make This Recipe Work
• 💛Why You’ll Love This Vegan Fried Egg!
• 📝How to make Vegan Fried Egg
• ☀️Vegan Fried Egg & Sunny-Side-Up Happiness
• 📖 Recipe
• 💬 Reviews

🧪The Secrets That Make This Recipe Work

• Himalayan Black Salt or Kala Namak
  • This is a volcanic mineral salt traditionally fired in a kiln with charcoal and various herbs, which chemically transforms the salt into a sulphur-rich compound, including Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) which is the same gas responsible for the characteristic smell of boiled eggs.
  • So, the result? The Himalayan black salt has a pungent, savoury, eggy aroma, even though it's completely vegan.
• Nutritional Yeast or Nooch (affectionately)
  • It doesn’t taste like baking yeast or beer yeast at all, instead, it has a savoury and umami quality that is similar to the richness in eggs or cheese.
  • When combined with the aforementioned Black Salt, the combo can mimic the depth, creaminess and cheesy-taste of eggs.

💛Why You’ll Love This Vegan Fried Egg!

• Eggy taste without the egg — Thanks to black salt (kala namak), you’ll get that unmistakable aroma and flavour.
• Better for your heart — All the comfort of a fried egg with zero cholesterol.
• Quick and customisable — Ready in 15 minutes, and you can tweak it to suit your mood.
• Versatile — Pairs beautifully with toast, noodles, rice dishes, or a hearty vegan breakfast spread.

This is the Second recipe in my Vegan Egg Series. Check out the other versions here:

• Mung Bean Egg (part 1)
• Chickpea Flour Omelette (part 3)

📝How to make Vegan Fried Egg

Ingredients

Egg whites

• 400 g package soft tofu
• 80 g white rice flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon kala namak (himalayan black salt)
• ½ teaspoon regular salt
• 180 ml water or unsweetened plant milk

Egg yolk

• ½ cup of the egg white mixture
• ½ teaspoon salt *or more kala namak
• 30 g sweet potato (steamed for 10 minutes)
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

Instructions (with pictures)

Make the white

• Blend all white ingredients until completely smooth.
• Save ½ cup of egg white mixture for the yolk.

Make the yolk

• Add the yolk ingredients in the white mixture and blend until creamy. Adjust with more plant milk if needed for a thick but pourable texture.

Assemble

• Pour about 2 tablespoon of the egg white into a lightly oiled frying pan over low heat and spread into a round shape. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the yolk mixture into the center.
• Let it cook gently for 3–4 minutes until it begins to set.
• Cover the pan with a lid and cook for another minute, until the yolk is heated through and the white is firm.

Serve

• Slide onto toast, a vegan breakfast plate, or even a ramen bowl.
• Sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika for depth.

💡Tips for Success

• Black salt is key – It gives the “eggy” aroma. Regular salt won’t cut it for this recipe.
  Fun fact: Despite its name, kala namak is pink to purple when ground, not black. The "black" refers to its unrefined form.
• Non-stick pans make all the difference for even cooking and easy flipping.
• The batter can be stored well in the fridge for 2-3 days - remember to give it a shake before using.

☀️Vegan Fried Egg & Sunny-Side-Up Happiness

Going vegan doesn’t mean giving up familiar flavours and textures — it means reimagining them in a kinder, healthier way. This vegan fried egg is proof that you can still enjoy the sunny-side-up experience without a single chicken in sight. 

It’s a small joy on the plate, so whether you’re a new vegan or just egg-curious, give it a try. You might be surprised how close it comes to the real thing.

What would you usually go for when craving for egg as plant-based eaters? Tell your stories by leaving me a review on this page or tagging me on Instagram @veggieanh. I would love to read them all!

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