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|ImageComment = | |ImageComment = 2 perfect poached eggs. The ''huge'' one is a double-yolker from our [[Buying point of lay hens|girls]] | ||
|Servings = 1 egg per person | |Servings = 1 egg per person | ||
|Difficulty = 1 | |Difficulty = 1 | ||
|TotalTime = | |TotalTime = 6 minutes | ||
|PrepTime = | |PrepTime = 3 minutes | ||
|CookTime = | |CookTime = 3 minutes | ||
|Image = [[Image: | |Image = [[Image:Poached egg in a saucepan double yolk.jpg|300px|alt=Electus]] | ||
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[[Image:Poached egg in a saucepan gathering the white.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The swirling water gathers up the white]] | |||
[[Image:Poached egg swirl the water.jpg|300px|thumb|right|swirl the water with another spoon and then slip the egg into the middle of the pan]] | |||
[[Image:Perfect poached eggs recipe.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Slide the egg off a saucer]] | |||
While you can make poached eggs using a purpose made egg poacher, it is just as easy to cook them using a normal [[pan]] or [[frying pan]]. The trick is to swirl the water vigorously first and then gently lower the egg into the center of the pan using a ladle or a saucer. | |||
===Ingredients=== | ===Ingredients=== | ||
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| Really [[fresh eggs]], free-range if possible. | | Really [[fresh eggs]], free-range if possible. | ||
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===Method=== | ===Method=== | ||
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| Allow each egg to drain properly, as soggy toast is horrible | | Allow each egg to drain properly, as soggy toast is horrible | ||
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===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=== | ===Serving suggestions=== | ||
Serve with hot brown buttered toast, using only real butter. | * Serve with hot brown buttered toast, using only real butter. | ||
* Pat dry and refrigerate for later use in a [[salad]]. | |||
[[Category:Recipes]] | [[Category:Recipes]] | ||
[[Category:Egg recipes]] | [[Category:Egg recipes]] | ||
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[[Category:Student recipes]] | [[Category:Student recipes]] | ||
[[Category:Poached]] | [[Category:Poached]] | ||