Poached eggs
Ingredients
- 1 large British Lion egg
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Water for boiling
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Pinch of salt
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Dash of vinegar
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Warmed, buttered muffin or toast to serve (optional)
Preparation time: 4 mins, cooking time: 4 mins, serves: 1.
This recipe for poached eggs has 308 calories per portion and is also available as a step-by-step video guide. A simple but delicious way to enjoy eggs.
Method
Fill a large pan with 5cm (2") of water. Add a pinch of salt and a dash of vinegar to help set the egg. Bring the water to a gentle boil.
Crack the egg onto a plate and then tip it into the water. Set a kitchen timer for one the following timings: 3 minutes for a completely runny egg yolk, 4 minutes for a slightly set yolk with a runny middle and 5 minutes for a firm egg yolk.
When the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the poached egg from the boiling water using a slotted spoon and place on kitchen paper to drain. Serve immediately on a warmed, buttered muffin or slice of buttered toast.
Micro tip
For extra speed use the microwave. Crack the egg into a large teacup or ramekin filled with 3 tbsp water.
Pierce the yolk and white in a couple of places and poach in the microwave on HIGH for 90 seconds (800 watt oven).
Turn dish halfway through cooking. Stand for 30 seconds and serve.