Poached Egg
Master the art of creating the perfect poached egg with this quick and foolproof recipe! With just three simple ingredients—fresh egg, water, and a splash of white vinegar—you can achieve a silky, cloud-like egg with a luxuriously soft, runny yolk in under 10 minutes. By using a gentle whirlpool technique, this method ensures the egg whites delicately envelop the yolk, creating a restaurant-quality result every time. Whether served over buttery toast, nestled into a salad, or as the crowning touch to a bowl of ramen, the possibilities are endless. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a light dinner, this poached egg recipe is an essential staple in any home cook’s repertoire. Keywords: poached egg recipe, easy poached egg, how to poach an egg, perfect poached egg, 3-minute egg.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Fresh egg
- 4 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
Instructions
Crack the egg into a small bowl or ramekin to ensure the yolk stays intact.
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Do not let the water reach a rolling boil.
Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to the water. This helps the egg whites coagulate quickly.
Using a spoon or whisk, stir the water in one direction to create a gentle whirlpool.
Carefully slide the egg from the small bowl or ramekin into the center of the whirlpool. The motion of the water will help wrap the whites around the yolk.
Allow the egg to poach for about 3 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolk remains soft and runny.
Use a slotted spoon to carefully lift the poached egg out of the water. Gently blot the bottom of the spoon with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess water.
Serve immediately over toast, salad, or any dish of your choice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
73 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 71 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.
