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The Perfect Poached Egg

Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 Egg
  • Boiling Water
  • 1 Sauce pan or frying pan
  • 1 Slotted spoon
  • 1 Small bowl or ramekin
  • Kitchen towel

Instructions

  • Bring around 2 inches of water to boil in a non stick pan. Pure metal pans are the worst to cook a poached egg in as the egg sticks to the sides. Once the water is boiling turn down the heat to a gentle simmer.
  • Crack your egg into a small bowl or ramekin.
  • Pour your egg into the simmering water quickly.
  • Do not touch the egg, do not worry if the egg looks rough.. a poached egg is not always perfect.
  • If you like your poached egg soft/runny allow 2 minutes cooking time. If you like your egg harder allow around 3 to 4 minutes cooking time.
  • To remove your egg uses a slotted spoon to lift gently and allow the water to run out.
  • Place onto some kitchen towel to dry off before serving.