Perfect Poached Eggs Recipe

Perfect Poached Eggs Recipe Poached eggs are a classic breakfast item, perfect for toast, salads, or serving with savory dishes like avocado or smoked salmon. This minimalist poached egg recipe focuses on simplicity and perfect technique, ensuring beautifully cooked eggs with soft whites and a silky yolk. With just a few ingredients, this recipe will guide you through achieving the perfect poached egg at different levels of doneness. Ingredients: 4 fresh eggs 2 tablespoons white vinegar Water Pinch of salt (optional) Instructions: Prepare the Water: Fill a medium saucepan with about 3 inches of water. Add the vinegar (this helps the egg whites coagulate quickly). Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. It should not be boiling, just lightly bubbling. Crack the Eggs: Crack each egg into a small bowl or cup to ensure no shell fragments enter the water and to make the transfer smooth. Poaching the Eggs: Create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water by stirring with a spoon. This helps the egg white wrap around the yolk neatly. Slowly slide one egg into the center of the whirlpool. If poaching more than one egg, add them one by one, allowing the water to return to a simmer before adding the next.