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Poached Egg

Veg + Egg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & StartersLow carbGluten-freeDairy-free

Total10 min
Prep5 min
Cook5 min
Serves2
Per serving73 cal
Spicenot spicy
Poached Egg

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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Poached egg cooked for 3 minutes in simmering salted water with a splash of vinegar, slipped into a whirlpool. Serves 2, 10 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

5 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • EggsEggs2
  • WaterWaterAs Needed
  • SaltSaltAs Needed
  • VinegarVinegar2 tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder1 pinch

Contains: egg.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy73kcal146kcal
Protein6.5g13g
Carbohydrate0.5g1g
Fat4.8g9.6g
Sugar0.2g0.4g

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Method

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Season generously with salt and add vinegar. The water should just be beginning to boil.

    WaterSaltVinegar

  2. 2

    Using a spatula, swirl around the water to get it gently swirling towards the center, like a whirlpool.

  3. 3

    Add a cracked egg carefully into the water. Allow it to cook for 3 minutes.

    Eggs

  4. 4

    Take it out of the water, and serve on toast. Sprinkle crushed black pepper/powder on top.

    Black Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Poached Egg take?
10 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Poached Egg serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Poached Egg vegetarian?
It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Poached Egg spicy?
No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Poached Egg?
2 Eggs, 2 tsp Vinegar, As Needed Water, As Needed Salt, 1 pinch Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Poached Egg?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Poached Egg?
About 73 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

1 note
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    Cpt.HotWaterMay 2022

    Gordon Ramsay's Method! Yaye!❤️

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