Another Perfect Poached Egg
Master the art of perfectly poached eggs with "Another Perfect Poached Egg," a foolproof recipe that turns simple ingredients into breakfast perfection. Featuring just three essentials—fresh eggs, water, and a touch of white vinegar—this recipe uses the clever whirlpool technique to create beautifully shaped eggs with silky whites and irresistibly runny yolks. Ready in under 10 minutes, it's the perfect go-to for topping avocado toast, enhancing salads, or creating elegant brunch plates. Impressively simple yet undeniably gourmet, this step-by-step method proves that a perfectly poached egg is always within reach.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large fresh egg
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions
Start by gathering all your ingredients and tools: the egg, water, white vinegar, a medium-sized saucepan, a slotted spoon, and a small bowl or ramekin.
Pour 4 cups of water into the saucepan and add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just starts to simmer (small bubbles should form, but avoid a rolling boil).
Crack the egg into a small bowl or ramekin. This will make it easier to gently slide the egg into the water without breaking the yolk.
Using a spoon, create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water by stirring in a circular motion. This will help the egg white wrap around the yolk as it cooks, forming a neat shape.
Carefully slide the egg from the bowl or ramekin into the center of the whirlpool. Allow the egg to cook for 3 minutes, undisturbed, for a perfectly runny yolk. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes if you prefer a firmer yolk.
After the cooking time is up, use a slotted spoon to gently lift the egg out of the water. Transfer it to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain any excess water.
Serve immediately on toast, a bed of greens, or your favorite breakfast dish. Enjoy your perfectly poached egg!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
75 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 185 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 82 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
