Poached eggs
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| Poached eggs | |
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| Slide the egg off a saucer | |
| Servings: | 1 egg per person |
| Ready in: | 10 minutes |
| Prep. time: | 5 minutes |
| Cook time: | 5 minutes |
| Difficulty: | 
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How to make the perfect poached egg.
The perfect poached egg
Ingredients
Ingredients
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- Really fresh eggs, free-range if possible.
Method
- No salt. No vinegar. Water, just boiling water and fresh eggs.
- 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.
- 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
Serving suggestions
Serve with hot brown buttered toast, using only real butter.