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Draining the poached egg with a slotted spoon

How To Poach An Egg

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Learn how to perfectly poach an egg every time! With their firm whites and runny yolks, poached eggs are ideal for breakfast, brunch, breakfast for dinner, and/or simply a finishing touch for other dishes.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar, *optional

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of water to a rolling boil and then reduce the heat to low and/or turn off the heat.
  2. Crack an egg in a fine mesh sieve over a small bowl allowing the excess whites to be removed.
  3. Transfer the egg to a small ramekin or bowl.
  4. Add one tablespoon of vinegar to the pot and stir to create a vortex. *Vinegar is optional. Create a vortex if cooking only one egg.
  5. Pour the egg from the ramekin into the middle of the vortex and set a timer for 3 minutes.
  6. Remove the egg with a slotted spoon. Dab with a paper towel to remove excess water. Eat immediately and enjoy!

Find it online: https://www.amysnutritionkitchen.com/how-to-poach-an-egg/

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