Poached eggs
Recipe review
Rustic looking!
4.2/5
Every one looks different! - The Judge
While you can make poached eggs using a purpose made egg poacher, it is just as easy to cook them using a normal saucepan or frying pan. The trick is to swirl the water vigorously first and then gently lower the egg into the centre of the pan using a ladle or a saucer.
Ingredients
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Method
- Don't attempt more than 2 eggs at a time in the same pan
- Fill a small frying pan about 4 cm (1.5") with boiling water and lower heat to a simmer.
- Add a pinch of sea salt
- Break each egg into its own saucer
- Slide each egg off the saucer into the water. Do both in a short space of time if you can
- Wait 3 minutes...
- Remove each egg with a slotted spoon
- Allow each egg to drain properly, as soggy toast is horrible
Chef's notes
Don't let the water boil, it will break up the egg white. Don't stir the water again. Skim the white residue if you wish.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with hot brown buttered toast, using only real butter.
- Pat dry and refrigerate for later use in a salad.
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