Perfect Poached Eggs for Beginners
Recipe summary
A simple, foolproof method to make soft, creamy, and perfectly shaped poached eggs using small heat-resistant cups and salted water.
Ingredients
- 7 fresh eggs
- 700 ml warm water
- 1.5 tablespoons salt
Method
- 1
Place seven small heat-resistant cups on your work surface.
- 2
Pour about 700 ml of warm water into a measuring cup.
- 3
Add 1.5 tablespoons of salt to the water and stir until fully dissolved.
- 4
Pour the salted water into each cup, filling about one third of each cup.
- 5
Carefully crack one fresh egg into each cup.
- 6
Place the cups upright in a large pot.
- 7
Pour boiling water into the pot until it reaches about one third the height of the cups.
- 8
Bring the water to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat.
- 9
Set a timer for approximately 7 minutes to cook the eggs until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft.
- 10
Turn off the heat and carefully remove the cups from the pot.
- 11
Drain the water from the cups.
- 12
Use a spoon or small whisk to gently loosen each egg from the cup.
- 13
Transfer the eggs to a serving plate, maintaining their round shape with centered yolks.
Source details
ChefScribe structured this recipe from the original YouTube source. The original recipe credit remains with the creator.
Original video
Source video from Nancy Home. The recipe card keeps the ingredients and steps handy while you cook.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur5aRQK0ckc
Tips and storage
Tips: The cups will be hot when removed from the pot; handle with care.
