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Perfect poached egg

Submitted by Andrew on 2 May 2010 - 5:09pm

A soft boiled egg is one of those perfect weekend treats and here is a recipe that makes it as easy as a Sunday morning.

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  1. Prepare toast.
  2. Add vinegar to water in saucepan and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat so that the water barely bubbles.
  4. Crack egg into pyrex (or heat proof) dish.
  5. Gently slide the egg from the dish into the water.
  6. Boil for 2 minutes - runny, 2 minutes 30 seconds - soft, 3 minutes - firm.
  7. Remove from water with a slotted spoon.
  8. Drain off excess water and place on toast.
  9. Salt to taste.
  10. Enjoy.

What you should know

I prefer to toast my bread in a cast iron skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil. The way I see it, it tastes great and a tablespoon of olive oil is no worse for me (and perhaps a lot better) than the equivalent amount of butter.


Source URL:
http://greatgrub.com/recipes/perfect_2_minute_poached_egg_with_vinegar