Description
Learn how to make perfect poached eggs with this easy guide. Achieve tender whites and runny yolks every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring water and vinegar to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.
- eggs into small bowls or ramekins.
- Stir water to create a whirlpool, then slide eggs in one at a time.
- Cook for 3 minutes for runny yolks or 4 minutes for firmer yolks.
- Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- Season with salt and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for best results.
- Vinegar helps the whites coagulate faster.
- Keep water at a gentle simmer, not a boil.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 71mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: poached eggs, easy breakfast, runny yolk, egg recipe