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    Can I use coconut oil?
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    Yes, you can. Because of the relatively low cooking temperature, you can use most any oil for this application. Keep in mind that coconut oil has a distinctive flavor that will transfer over to the eggs.
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    How many table spoons of butter do I need to use?
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    About half a tablespoon but you may also consider using olive oil for a healthier choice.
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    How high do I put the heat?
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    You can cook them on medium heat, as to ensure that you do not burn the eggs.
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    How do I make them if I don't have an egg former?
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    You can use a raw onion ring. It makes the circle for you to cook the eggs in.
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    Can I use coconut oil instead of butter?
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    You can use virtually any type of oil instead of butter, including coconut oil.
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    Can I use my egg to fry?
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    If you mean using your egg to fry something else, no. You can't even fry an egg itself without using some kind of fat on the pan, so you certainly can't use an egg 'as' a frying fat.
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    How high should I set the heat?
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    If you like the yolk runny and the egg whites firm, you should put it on high.
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    Can I microwave them?
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    It is not recommended to microwave them.
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    Can I make this on a griddle?
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    You can try, but it it will damage the texture when you try to take it out. Better to use a flat surface.
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    If I make eggs, then which way do I turn the dial?
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    It is preferred to do it on high if you like the yolk runny and egg whites firm.
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    How do you get the shape?
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    Use fresh eggs and a hot pan.
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    Can you give examples of other things to eat with the eggs?
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    They're great with breakfast meats such as bacon or sausage. Baked beans cooked in the pan and sunny-side-up eggs is quite a good combination.
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    What is the difference between a poached egg and a sunny side up egg?
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    A poached egg is an egg cracked in swirling boiling water, a sunny side up egg is the egg cooking method shown above.
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    Can I use vegetable oil?
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    Yes, you can use vegetable oil. Although with oil, you have to tilt the oil in the pan so that it reaches all of the pan.
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    When the yolk is runny, does that mean it is still raw/uncooked?
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    If the white is cooked, then no. It depends how you like your eggs, some people don’t like runny yolk.
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