how to cook the perfect poached egg?

lushkat

We have been trying poached egg this weekend according to some of the posts in this thread. The cling film method worked really well until I read the post about the dangers of cling film so not so keen on that now.

I tried the microwave method but a second or two before the beep the egg exploded - seems as if you do need to pierce the yolk!

I have just been cleaning out the beep microwave :mad:

Oh well

thetope

researcher wrote:

I've just discovered a new way of poaching eggs, and I'm so impressed I wanted to share it.

Using a microwavable pot or cup - (I use one of those little plastic pots that came with an individual chocolate pudding in it) - add one desertspoon of water and the egg and microwave on full power for about 45 sec - depending on the size of the eggs and the wattage it might need a few sec more or less - (remember the eggs cook a little more too when you've stopped). Result - a perfect poached egg, no mess and sooo quick.:D

i used this method at the weekend... had much more success than the poster above - the eggs were great! however at 40 seconds they weren't runny so next time i'll have to try 35. thanks researcher

by the way i tried the clingfilm method about 4 months ago and it was a total disaster... the egg all stuck to the cling film and was impossible to get out!

rozeepozee

lushkat wrote:

I have just been cleaning out the beep microwave :mad:

Oh well

Thanks for trying on my behalf - sounds like the sorta thing I'd do

impy78

crazygirl wrote:

I haven't tried it myself but apparently putting it in cling film, tying it tightly at the top and then drop into boiling water works really well. See here.

I have tried it, and you get perfect eggs EVERY time!

melancholly

I tried poached eggs last weekend for the first time - went with Delia's method and it worked out reall well. Tried to be all impressive and make eggs benedict for breakfast in bed, but the sauce kept sliding off the eggs!! The poaching was probably enough to try on its own, I was clearly over-reaching! Anyone got any suggestions for preventing that? (and I tried to use kitchen paper to mop up most of the water and it kind of stuck to the egg so didn't really help!!)

Viz_2

The way i poach eggs ....

Have eggs ready in separate bowls

Boil water in a medium size saucepan. Add 1 table spoon of vinegar and a dash of salt.

Stir water really fast.

Turn off heat and gentley add eggs to water, then put lid on saucepan.

Leave for approx 3 mins 40 secs.

Remove eggs with big spoon with holes in to drain water.

Mmm...

jellycat40

I tried clingfilm method - waste of 2 very good eggs.

Louise

Curry_Queen

Edinburghlass wrote:

As Glad was raving about this method of poaching eggs, today I bought a pack of the delicious Gu chocolate deserts that come in the glass ramekens to try the poaching of eggs but first I need to eat the chocolate deserts

such hardship!

Just thought you might like to know that the GU desserts are currently on offer at Tesco for £1.49 a pack :drool:

Edinburghlass_2

Curry_Queen wrote:

Just thought you might like to know that the GU desserts are currently on offer at Tesco for £1.49 a pack :drool:

I'm on my way.... :j

Well you never know....when next I have overnight visitors I will need six ramekins to do the poached eggs


pst, don't let Glad read this, she is on a diet :rotfl:

rozeepozee

Last night my dearly beloved and I enjoyed hot chocolate souffles, this morning perfect poached eggs, YUM - thanks for all the great advice :j