HOW TO COOK PERFECT POACHED EGG
Discover the secret to achieving a perfectly poached egg. Perfect timing and technique result in a creamy yolk and delicate white.
Cooking Tools
- sauce pan
- slotted spoon
- ramekin or small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp White vinegar - or Cider vinegar
Instructions
- Boil the water.
- Break the egg into a ramekin or small bowl.
- Add vinegar into boiling water and gently swirl to create the whirlpool effect.1 tsp White vinegar
- Carefully slide the cracked egg into the centre of the swirling water. For a better result, you can additionally put the egg in a fine colander to let the runniest part of the egg white drip off.1 Egg
- Then carefully slide the cracked egg into the centre of the swirling water. The whirlpool motion will help the egg maintain its shape.
- Let the egg cook in a lightly simmering water for about 2-3 minutes for a runny yolk or 4 minutes for a firmer yolk.
- Use a slotted spoon to carefully lift the poached egg out of the water and let any excess water drain off.
- Put it on the top of your favourite meal or eat on it's own or with some lettuce.
