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How to Poach an Egg

Published
Course Breakfasts
Cuisine American
Keyword eggs
Dietary Preference Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb
Main Ingredient Eggs
Skill Level Beginner
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 people
Calories 129kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs large

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories129kcalNet carbs1gFat8gProtein11g
Master the technique of poaching an egg for a delicately set white and a warm, flowing yolk. This simple method creates an elegant addition to avocado toast, salads, or breakfast bowls with minimal ingredients and effort.

Instructions

  • Fill small sauce pot with 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and ยฝ teaspoon salt.ย Place on medium heat.
    1 tablespoon vinegar, 2 cups water, ยฝ teaspoon salt
  • Wait for water to start to lightly bubble and steam, but not rolling boil.
  • Crack 1 egg into small bowl.
    2 eggs
  • Once water is bubbling and steaming, but not boiling, start stirring water in circle to create vortex or little tornado into center of pot.
  • Drop egg into spinning center. Egg should take shape after about 30 seconds.ย 
  • With slotted spoon, slowly start to flip egg over in water and check doneness around yolk area. You want egg to feel firm like jello, but not hard.ย 
  • Repeat process with other egg.
  • Serve with greens.
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