How to Poach an Egg
This is a step-by-step guide on how to properly poach an egg.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 l water
- 3 tbsp vinegar
Instructions
- Fill the saucepan 3/4 full with water.
- Add 3 tablespoons of vinegar for roughly every litee (quart) of water.
- Bring to the boil.
- Once boiling reduce the heat to just below boiling (water should not be bubbling).
- You can crack your eggs straight in and allow to cook, although doing this you may break a yolk and pollute the water.
- I recommend instead that you first crack the eggs into a cup or bowl and then into the water.
- Once the eggs are in the water keep the water as hot as possible without boiling
- Cook for approximately: 1-2 minutes for runny 2-3 minutes for soft 3-5 minutes for firm
- Remove with a slotted spoon. Allow to drain and serve.
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