Learn how to poach the perfect café-style egg with this simple step-by-step guide. Master the art of poached eggs with ease, perfect for any breakfast or brunch recipe.
How to Poach the Perfect Egg
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Ingredients
- Water
- 4 Tbsp Vinegar
- Egg
Method
- 1)
Grab a deep pot and fill with water, add in four tablespoons of vinegar to drop the PH of the water.
- 2)
Crack your egg on the side of the pot and slowly drop into the water – Don’t stir the water.
- 3)
A poached egg will continue to cook once you have removed the egg from the water using a slotted spoon. So you want them to be slightly undercooked if you like a soft egg.
- 4)
To cut the tail off, use the slotted spoon to remove it. This will give you the perfect cafe poached egg.
