One of the perfect egg recipes for breakfast, chilli oil eggs (better known as chilli crisp fried eggs) are one of those rare recipes that are so simple yet so transformative that they go viral and change the way people cook eggs forever. This recipe pushes back chilli oil or chilli crisp from being just a condiment meant for drizzling over eggs, astas and more to being the very oil that eggs (in this case) are cooked in. The magical Chinese condiment of chilli oil is half spicy oil, half crunchy, garlicky, aromatic bits, combined with toasted sesame oil, making for one of the best, but spicy egg recipes for breakfast, out there. What happens in the pan is genuinely mesmerising to watch, as long as the aroma released that will inadvertently fill your kitchen. As the eggs hit the bright-red chilli crisp oil, the whites immediately begin to bubble and crisp around the edges, turning golden and lacy like delicate fried cheese. The oil-soaked edges turn minglingly crispy, while the tops, the yolks, remain runny and soft. Meanwhile, all those crunchy bits in the chilli crisp from the fried garlic, onions, and salt cling to the eggs, infusing every bite with flavour.

If there were a list of the world’s most popular takeaway dishes, fried rice would be a strong contender for the winning entry. However, takeout is not always the healthiest of options, especially when it comes to celebrating World Protein Day. But if you try this edamame fried recipe, then you can whip up a delicious and protein-rich meal from your kitchen. That too in under 30 minutes. Edamame fried rice is protein-rich because edamame (soybeans) are naturally high in complete plant protein, and when combined with add-ins like scrambled egg, the total protein becomes substantial. 1 cup of shelled edamame contains 16–18g of protein, along with all 9 essential amino acids. Eggs contain over 6g of protein per piece, and even rice has some quantity of protein. You can increase the overall quotient even further by using brown rice instead of white. A quick meal, it offers more flavour and texture than a protein shake or protein bar, and thus deserves to be on your list of recipes to try this World Protein Day 2026.

On busy days, elaborate meals can sound like a nightmare, fast food can turn unhealthy, and repeating a dish can sound boring. That’s where this tofu stir fry with rice recipe comes into the picture. Not only is this easy enough for novice cooks to master, but it is also a quick-fix meal. In fact, if you have leftover rice, the cook time comes down to just 30 minutes. While the recipe relies mostly on kitchen staples, be sure to only use extra-firm tofu and not silken or firm. Extra-firm tofu has the least amount of liquid and crisps up beautifully in a stir-fry. A silken or soft tofu, or even a firm one, retains more liquid and has a soft, custardy texture. This is better for desserts, but not stir-fries. This tofu stir-fry recipe can also be paired with brown rice, quinoa, or even noodles.