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How to poach an egg

Poach an Egg

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INGREDIENTS

Crack an egg into a small bowl.

Crack an egg into a small bowl.

Bring water with vinegar to a high simmer/low boil.

Bring water with vinegar to a high simmer/low boil.

Rapidly stir in circles (don't burn yourself!) to create a vortex in the water.

Rapidly stir in circles (don't burn yourself!) to create a vortex in the water.

Gently pour egg from bowl into the centre of the vortex.

Gently pour egg from bowl into the centre of the vortex.

(I forgot to take a middle picture!) Let the egg sit in the water. Do not stir it or shift it. The water will keep it together. Remove after 3 minutes/ at desired doneness.

(I forgot to take a middle picture!) Let the egg sit in the water. Do not stir it or shift it. The water will keep it together. Remove after 3 minutes/ at desired doneness.

(Optional) Drain on paper towel.

(Optional) Drain on paper towel.

Enjoy!

Enjoy!

Soft cooked is best cooked.

  • 1.0 Egg
  • 1.0 Saucepan
  • 1/4tsp Vinegar
  • 1.0tsp Small bowl