A poached egg is one that is made by the cooking method known as poaching. No oil or fat in used in the particular recipe. This makes it perfect for those who are conscious about their figure and weight. Poached eggs are very easy to make and also perfect for serving atop a toast. If you're an egg lover, poach eggs is just the right dish for you. It also works perfectly if someone drops at your place unexpectedly and you just have a few slices of bread and eggs in your house. In case you want to know how to poach eggs, the following recipe will definitely come handy.
How to Poach Eggs
Things Required
- Large Eggs
- Salt and Pepper
- White Vinegar
Directions
- Boil water in a large pot. Make sure that the water you have kept for boiling is at least five or six inches deep. The deeper the level of water, the better it is.
- Add salt and pepper to the water, for flavor.
- Add about a tbsp of vinegar for every pint of water. Taste the mixture to make sure that the vinegar is barely noticeable.
- Lower the flame, to let the water simmer.
- Now, carefully crack one egg into a teacup.
- Pour the egg into water, as gently as possible.
- The egg white will clot in the water and turn white. It usually takes about two to three minutes for the white to cook. The yolk will still be liquid.
- Carefully remove the egg using a slotted spoon or strainer.
- Repeat the process with remaining eggs.
- Several eggs can be poached in a single pan.
