Poached Eggs
The Kitchen Survival GuideIngredients
- 1
teaspoon(s)
salt
- 2
teaspoon(s)
white wine vinegar
or lemon juice
- 2
unit(s)
egg(s)
Directions
- Fold a paper towel into thirds the long way and lay it on the work surface near the stove.
- Fill a small saucepan two thirds full of cold water. Add the salt and vinegar or lemon juice and bring the water to a rolling boil. Lower the heat to a simmer.
- Carefully break the eggs, 1 at a time, to a small spouted measuring cup. Use a spoon to stir the water vigorously around in the pan to create a minor whirlpool. Stop stirring. Quickly drop the eggs in and let them simmer until the white becomes firm, about 2 minutes for very soft and closer to 4 minutes for medium. se a slotted spoon to lift the eggs out and place them on the paper towel to drain.
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