Fried eggs are a staple on breakfast tables across the UK. However, it can sometimes be tricky to get them exactly right, ensuring the white is done perfectly and the runny yolk is not undercooked.

If you cook eggs incorrectly, you can be left with burnt edges and a rubbery white top. While everyone has their own different method to make perfect fried eggs every time, one chef has revealed one uncommon ingredient to deliver the best results - water. According to The Kitchn, the method gives 10 out of 10 results and "delivers the best fried egg".

It involves adding fat and water to the egg. People are recommended to add fat to a pan over a medium heat before adding an egg and one teaspoon of water.

They should then quickly cover the pan with a lid before frying the egg for around one minute. The whites should set as the steam created by the water gently cooks the egg.

The recipe reads: "Nailed it! This method delivers the best fried egg. Covering the pan leads to more even cooking, and coupling it with water takes it to the next level. The steam created by adding just 1 teaspoon of water is enough to create the perfect environment for gentle, even egg cooking."

The fat, which could be butter, helps to add flavour without making the egg overly rich. The fried egg should be a little bit brown on the edges with the bottom remaining silky.

The recipe concludes: "The best way to fry eggs is with water and fat in a covered pan. It delivers an egg with well-set whites, a jammy yolk, and a bit of browning on the edges."

Experts always recommend covering your pan to get the best results. They say that any method where the egg is uncovered will lead to browned edges and a hard bottom.

They also say you should use a glass lid. This allows cooks to monitor their eggs without having to release all of the trapped heat.