Is it really possible to fry an egg on the sidewalk? To cook, the egg must be placed on very hot surfaces (at least 70 ° C). Even in the hottest months of the year, the pavement is unlikely to reach such temperatures; however, you can have fun trying to fry the egg on a piece of aluminum foil or on a pan placed on the sidewalk.
Steps
Step 1. Wait for a very hot day
The hotter it is, the more likely the egg is to fry. If possible, do the experiment when outside there is a minimum temperature of 38 ° C. Also make sure it's sunny, as you'll need the sun's rays to completely heat the pan or foil.
- If the sky is covered with clouds, even if it is very hot, the metal will not heat up enough to cook the egg.
- Eggs are more likely to become hard if the day is dry and not humid.
Step 2. Place the pan or aluminum foil to heat under the sunlight
Leave it in the sun for at least 20 minutes to make sure it's as hot as possible. Be careful not to touch it with your bare hands!
Step 3. Break the egg on the metal surface
If the surface is hot enough, the egg will begin to fry. Keep in mind that in contact with the pan (or foil), the egg will cool the surface, so it does not necessarily cook even if the temperatures are very high.
- Try to keep the yolk intact so you can better understand if the egg is cooking or not.
- A fresh egg stored in the refrigerator will cool the surface of the pan more than an egg stored at room temperature.
Step 4. Break another egg on the sidewalk
See if there are any differences between the latter and the one in the pan. Does the egg on the ground seem to be cooking?
Usually, the egg placed on the pavement does not cook at all, while the one placed on a metal surface is lightly fried
Step 5. Throw away the eggs when finished
The eggs are unlikely to be fully cooked, so throw them away. Also remember to clean up the pavement after the experiment since the albumen can leave permanent stains on the concrete..
Pay close attention to the pan which will be very hot. Even if it's not hot enough to cook an egg, it could cause you to burn yourself. Do not touch it with your bare hands
Advice
- Place the pan in a place that you can observe from home to make sure no one steals it.
- Have a cool drink while you wait!
Warnings
- Don't eat the egg!
- Be careful not to burn yourself, the pan will become very hot.
