Poached Eggs {How to Poach an Egg}
from kristineskitchenblog.comLearn how to poach an egg perfectly! This easy recipe includes my best tips for making poached eggs with firm egg whites and runny yolks. Serve on avocado toast, with breakfast potatoes, in eggs Benedict, on a salad or grain bowl, and more!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 63kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large egg*
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar optional
Instructions
- Fill a small or medium saucepan with 1 ½ - 2 inches of water. Bring the pot to a boil.
- Meanwhile, crack the egg into a small fine mesh strainer set over a bowl. (This step is optional, but helps to minimize the wispy egg whites on the poached egg.) Gently swirl/shake the strainer to drain off the more watery part of the egg white.
- Transfer the egg to a small ramekin or other small bowl.
- Once the water is boiling, add the white wine vinegar, if using. Then reduce the heat to low so that the water is no longer vigorously boiling. There should be some small bubbles on the bottom of the pot.
- Use a slotted spoon to stir the water in a circular motion, to create a vortex in the center. Gently slip the egg into the center of the vortex. (Placing the egg in the water as gently as possible is key to creating a nice, spherical poached egg.)
- Cook for 3 minutes (set a timer) with the water at a very low simmer. There should be bubbles on the bottom of the pot but no vigorous boiling. When the 3 minute timer goes off, use a slotted spoon to lift the egg out of the water and gently press the yolk with your finger to test if it is your desired doneness. If you prefer a firmer yolk, cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute more. Once done, use the slotted spoon to remove the poached egg from the pot and gently pat dry with a paper towel before serving as desired.
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Notes
- You can cook more eggs, but it's best to poach them one at a time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1egg | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
