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Just so, what is basted egg?

Traditionally, basted eggs are made by cooking eggs in fat (usually butter) and spooning that butter over the egg as it cooks. This helps to cook the top of the egg without needing to flip it over.

Beside above, are basted eggs runny? You're taking liquid that the food is cooking in and basting it over the food as it cooks. This helps to cook the surface of the eggs without having to flip them over in the pan—so they remain sunny-side up, but the top of the yolk will cook a bit through and not be completely runny (a turn-off to many diners).

Also to know is, what is the difference between poached and basted eggs?

A basted egg is cooked without flipping. You have hot butter in the pan that you spoon over the top to cook the white and firm the yolk just a bit. (although my mom used bacon grease) A poached egg is cracked into a pan of simmering liquid, usually water. It is then left in the water until the white is cooked through.

Can you fry eggs in water?

Water-fried eggs have no added calories and taste as good as their oil-fried counterparts. You need approximately five minutes to fry an egg in water. Pour 1/2 inch of water into a skillet and place over medium heat. Crack the egg into the center of the skillet and cover with the lid.