Easy Poached Eggs
Easy Poached Eggs
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- as needed water, for boiling
For Serving (Optional)
- 4 slices toast
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, or ricotta
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Fill a medium-sized pot with water, ensuring there's enough depth for the mesh strainer to sit above the water level. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat slightly to maintain a steady, gentle boil. Hold a small mesh strainer with a handle directly over the boiling water. The bottom of the strainer should be above the water, not submerged.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Carefully crack one egg directly into the mesh strainer. The strainer will hold the egg's shape while the steam from the boiling water begins to cook the white.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Immediately place a lid over the pot, covering the strainer and the egg. Allow the egg to poach under the lid for 2-3 minutes, or until the egg white is fully set and opaque.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Remove the lid. The poached egg should be neatly formed within the strainer. Carefully lift the strainer out of the pot.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Gently transfer the poached egg from the strainer onto a piece of toast, optionally topped with cottage cheese or ricotta. Repeat the process for the remaining eggs.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve immediately with sliced cucumber on the side, if desired. Enjoy the runny yolk!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Poached Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- as needed water, for boiling
For Serving (Optional)
- 4 slices toast
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, or ricotta
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Fill a medium-sized pot with water, ensuring there's enough depth for the mesh strainer to sit above the water level. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat slightly to maintain a steady, gentle boil. Hold a small mesh strainer with a handle directly over the boiling water. The bottom of the strainer should be above the water, not submerged.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Carefully crack one egg directly into the mesh strainer. The strainer will hold the egg's shape while the steam from the boiling water begins to cook the white.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Immediately place a lid over the pot, covering the strainer and the egg. Allow the egg to poach under the lid for 2-3 minutes, or until the egg white is fully set and opaque.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Remove the lid. The poached egg should be neatly formed within the strainer. Carefully lift the strainer out of the pot.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Gently transfer the poached egg from the strainer onto a piece of toast, optionally topped with cottage cheese or ricotta. Repeat the process for the remaining eggs.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve immediately with sliced cucumber on the side, if desired. Enjoy the runny yolk!