A poached egg is an egg cooked without its shell in hot water, where the white sets gently and the yolk stays soft and runny.
🍳 What it looks like
- Soft, white outer layer
- Creamy or runny yellow yolk inside
- No oil or frying involved
🧑🍳 How to make a poached egg
Ingredients:
- 1 fresh egg
- Water
- (Optional) a splash of vinegar
Steps:
- Heat water until it is gently simmering (not boiling hard)
- Crack egg into a small bowl
- Stir water gently (creates a swirl)
- Slide egg into water carefully
- Cook for 3–4 minutes
- Remove with a spoon and drain
🍽️ How it’s eaten
- On toast (classic breakfast)
- With avocado or vegetables
- In salads or rice bowls
- In dishes like eggs Benedict
🧠 Nutrition
Poached eggs are:
- high in protein
- lower in fat than fried eggs
- rich in vitamins like B12 and D
💡 Tip
Fresh eggs work best because the whites stay together better in water.
If you want, I can teach you a perfect “no-fail” method for round restaurant-style poached eggs every time.
