Perfect Poached Egg



I used mozzarella, parsley, and smoked sun dried tomatoes.



Poached eggs are a great change up from the usual scrambled or fried. I made a quick breakfast using left over veggies and herbs from dinner and it turned out great!

To poach an egg you will need:

Egg

2 tbsp white vinegar

Small/medium sized pot filled with water about 3/4 full

Small, shallow bowl

Whisk

Slotted spoon or spatula

Spoon

1) Heat the water at medium heat, careful to not let it boil, if it does start to boil, lower the heat a little so that the heat from the stove does not created bubbles.

2) Crack an egg in your small, shallow bowl

3) Once the water is hot, apply your 2 tbsp vinegar into the pot

4) Whisk vigorously to create a whirlpool "current".

5) Quickly (and gently) pour in your egg in the direction the whirlpool is swirling so that the current pulls in the egg. The vinegar causes the egg whites to coagulate and wrap around the yolk

6) Gently stir with spoon to keep the current moving

7) Let the egg cook for 4-6 minutes, depending on how runny you like your yolk.

8) Gently remove with your slotted spoon/spatula and apply to your dish/toast/muffin

9) Add your veggies/garnish and enjoy!