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[[Image:Poached egg in a saucepan gathering the white.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The swirling water gathers up the white]]
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[[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 [[saucepan]] 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.
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 center of the pan using a ladle or a saucer.


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===Chef's notes===
===Chef's notes===
Don't let the water boil, it will break up the egg white.
Don't let the water boil, it will break up the egg white.

Revision as of 17:30, 13 November 2020



Poached eggs
Electus
2 perfect poached eggs. The huge one is a double-yolker from our girls
Servings:Serves 1
Calories per serving:78
Ready in:6 minutes
Prep. time:3 minutes
Cook time:3 minutes
Difficulty:Easy
Recipe author:Chef
First published:3rd November 2012

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 center of the pan using a ladle or a saucer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Really fresh egg, free-range if possible.
  • A pinch of sea salt

Method

  1. Don't attempt more than 2 eggs at a time in the same pan
  2. Fill a small frying pan about 4 cm (1.5") with boiling water and lower heat to a simmer.
  3. Add a pinch of sea salt
  4. Break each egg into its own saucer
  5. Slide each egg off the saucer into the water. Do both in a short space of time if you can
  6. Wait 3 minutes...
  7. Remove each egg with a slotted spoon
  8. 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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