Perfect Poached Duck Eggs
Elevate your breakfast game with this recipe for Perfect Poached Duck Eggs, a luxurious twist on the classic poached egg. Renowned for their rich, creamy yolks and delicate whites, duck eggs provide an upscale alternative to chicken eggs, making them ideal for gourmet meals or indulgent brunches. This recipe showcases the art of poaching, using white vinegar and a gentle vortex technique to achieve flawless results every time. With just a handful of simple ingredients—duck eggs, water, salt, and vinegar—these elegant poached eggs are ready in under 15 minutes and pair beautifully with sautéed greens, crusty bread, or as the crowning touch to a savory breakfast bowl. If you're looking for a foolproof method to master the craft of poaching duck eggs, this is the ultimate guide!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Duck eggs
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 8 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Fill a deep saucepan with 8 cups of water and add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. You should see small bubbles forming on the bottom of the pan, but the water should not be boiling.
Meanwhile, crack a duck egg into a small bowl or ramekin. This will make it easier to slide the egg into the water and prevent the yolk from breaking.
Once the water is simmering, use a spoon to gently stir it and create a gentle vortex in the center.
Carefully slide the duck egg from the bowl into the center of the vortex. The swirling motion helps the egg white wrap around the yolk.
Allow the egg to poach for about 4 to 5 minutes until the white is set but the yolk remains soft.
Use a slotted spoon to gently lift the poached duck egg from the water. Allow any excess water to drain off before placing the egg on a plate.
Repeat the process with the remaining eggs, ensuring you maintain a simmer and a gentle vortex for each egg.
Serve the poached duck eggs immediately as part of a breakfast dish or over a bed of sautéed greens. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.0 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2476 mg | 825% | |
| Sodium | 2826 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% | |
*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.
