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How To Make Poached Eggs

Poached Eggs Recipe. Why not try poached eggs for breakfast instead of the usual boiled or fried egg? It's easier than you think. You'll soon get hooked! These eggs make a great accompaniment to toast. Poached eggs and spinach also make a delicious and healthy dinner. We think you'll relish our Poached Eggs recipe. Enlarge

How To Make Poached Eggs

Poached Eggs Recipe. Why not try poached eggs for breakfast instead of the usual boiled or fried egg? It's easier than you think. You'll soon get hooked! These eggs make a great accompaniment to toast. Poached eggs and spinach also make a delicious and healthy dinner. We think you'll relish our Poached Eggs recipe.

Prep:
2m
Cook:
10m
Total:
12m
Serves:
4

Step 1: You will need …

  • 4 eggs
  • 5 vinegar
  • 2 salt
  • pepper
  • 1 frying pan
  • 4 rings
  • 1 fish slice
  • 4 ramekins

Step 2: Heat the water

Place a pan, half filled with water, on a medium heat. Add vinegar and salt. Place the four metal rings in the pan and bring to a simmer.

Step 3: Break the eggs into the ramekins

Crack one egg on the side of the ramekin and then carefully break it in. Repeat with the remaining 3 eggs.

Step 4: Poach the eggs

Carefully pour each egg into one of the four rings and leave to cook for 3-4 minutes.

Step 5: Remove the rings

With a cloth to protect your hands remove the metal rings from the pan, leaving the eggs still in.

Step 6: Serve

Take the pan off the heat and serve the eggs immediately on some toast, seasoning to taste just before serving.