Can someone please tell me why we’ve convinced ourselves that it’s totally fine to be ripped off by a café or bistro for a poached egg? Sure, the deliciously smooth and runny yolk is what dreams are made of, but it still doesn’t justify the markup.
Let’s stop throwing our money away and start poaching away! It really is easy, I promise! With the detailed instructions I’ve shared below, you’ll be a poaching prince/princess in no time (and your wallet will thank me for it 😉 ).
Poached Eggs
Yield: Varies
Ingredients:
- Eggs, as needed
Directions:
Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Crack the egg into it. The loose egg whites will be strained away from the tightly shaped egg, and will later be discarded.
Fill a saucepan (one that has a tight-fitting lid) with 3 to 4 inches of water. Heat over medium-high heat. The water needs to reach a bare simmer, right before the point of boiling.
Use the strainer to gently drop the egg into the center of the pan. Turn off the heat and cover. Allow the egg to sit for 3 ½ minutes. Remove the lid and check to see if whites are thoroughly cooked. If they still seem partially uncooked, cover the pan with the lid and cook for a few more seconds. The egg will take anywhere from 3 ½ to 4 ½ minutes to be perfectly poached (timing varies on temperature of water and size of egg).
Use a slotted spoon to gently remove the egg, making sure to drain off excess water.
You seem to be on a breakfast kick lately 🙂
I love breakfast/brunch dishes and they are always my favourite parties to host as well. I don’t get time to do fancy breakfasts anymore, I work Sats and Sunday’s, my hubby and I have our coffee date at our local coffee shop. I love doing breakfast meeting events at work though, get my quiche and waffle on then 🙂
What are t we ripped off on in bistros and cafes? Especially eggs, and they’re not even cage free or organic. I always ask for organic eggs and then pay an extra $2 for each egg :/
I get really bad stomach aches if I eat crappy eggs out. Not kidding.
Your poaches eggs are perfect! Look at that golden goodness. Delicious!
It looks so beautiful that I’m craving this now .. My son loves poached eggs.
Poaching eggs is an art form, I am pretty sure! I have googled many a time how to make the perfect poached egg. Your gorgeous oozy picture makes me want to try it again asap.
Ooh, poached eggs. That’s been on my list of things to try for a long time. I’m a poached egg virgin! Lol
Your poached eggs look so perfect. This is beyond delicious. Well done my dear.
I’ve never had a poached egg in my life, this is definitely one to try 🙂
Oh I so agree. Can’t remember the last time I ate out for brekky. It’s just too easy to do well at home