A fried egg is an egg cooked by frying, typically in butter, cooking oil or margarine, for the purpose of eating.*********Fried eggs are popular in North America, Britain and Ireland, where they are normally regarded as a breakfast food.************Britain and Ireland Fried eggs are commonly regarded as breakfast food, often served on toast, or in a baguette, often with bacon. It is also an essential part of a full English breakfast.**************North America When ordering eggs in North America, one is invariably asked "how would you like your eggs?" This often bewilders visitors from Britain or Ireland, where this terminology is rarely used. North Americans may choose between the following methods (and refer to the British and Irish method as 'Sunny side up'): * 'Over hard', also called 'hard' — cooked on both sides until the yolk has solidified. * 'Over medium' — cooked on both sides until the yolk is fairly thick but still a liquid. * 'Over easy', also called 'runny' — cooked on both sides (not clear) but yolk is still liquid. This is occasionally called 'sunny side down.' These are also commonly referred to as 'dippy eggs' or 'dip eggs' by Marylanders and by Pennsylvania Dutch persons living in south central and south eastern Pennsylvania. Also called 'treasure eggs' in the southwest of Pennsylvania. * 'Sunny side up' — cooked only on one side; yolk is liquid (the oil or fat may be used to baste the sunny side, however). This is often known simply as 'eggs up' * 'Scrambled' The eggs to be served are broken up and whipped until the yolk and egg whites are combined. * Another style known simply as 'Fried' - eggs are fried on both sides with the yolks broken until set or hard. These are common in asian variations of western breakfast, as well as fried egg sandwiches. ************************Spain and Latin America A single sunny-side-up egg served over white rice is a popular side-dish eaten at lunch time in Mexico and other Latin American countries. In Spain, it is served with tomato sauce and called Arroz Cubana.****************Japan Fried eggs with ham, sometimes with salad, is a popular western-style breakfast item in Japan. It is usually seasoned at the table with soy sauce or "sosu" (thick, fruity Japanese Worcestershire sauce), depending on the preference of the diner.***************Korea In Korea it is common to put a fried egg on top of a dish known a bibimbap (mountain vegetables over rice, usually with a spicy pepper sauce). There is also a dish known as Sundubu jjigae, which is a hot stew filled with soft tofu and other menu items. The dish is usually prepared and served in a small pot carved out of stone, which keeps the stew boiling throughout most part of the meal. A raw egg is usually served on the side and added to the stew at the table.**************South East Asia Nasi goreng, one of the most popular dishes in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, is often served with a fried egg. A fried egg served over white rice, topped with a dab of oyster or hoisin sauce, is also popular in east Asia.***************Sunny side up' eggs have experienced a decline in popularity as fears of salmonella poisoning have become more prevalent. Some restaurants have added legal disclaimers to their menus, warning against eating undercooked eggs. (In some of the United States, such as Michigan, this disclaimer is required to be present for all restaurants serving eggs.)