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Poached eggs

  • Serves 2
  • Prep time: 2 mins | Cooking time: 10 mins

A quick, easy and nutritious breakfast, poached eggs are easy once you know how. Serve on your choice of toast with avocado or your favourite relish.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs

  • 4 slices wholegrain bread, toasted

  • White vinegar

Method

  1. Fill a saucepan or deep frying pan with about 5cm of water and add a splash of vinegar (helps the egg keep its shape).

  2. Bring the water to a gentle simmer.

  3. One at a time, break eggs into a saucer or shallow cup. Then slide the egg into the water.

  4. As soon as the water starts simmering again, turn off the heat and cover saucepan with lid.

  5. Stand for about 2 minutes, or until the egg white has set.

  6. Lift the eggs out of water with a slotted spoon. Drain well.

  7. Serve on wholegrain toast with freshly ground black pepper.

Go here for Claire Turnbull's tips for perfectly poached eggs.