I have been told in this day and age it is rare for a 21 year old female to find cooking such a hobby, so i decided to write this blog to keep record of my experiences and cooking conquests. Im definatly big on simple but good meals, and of a decent size! Anything I post up will more than likely be good simple and as Kiwi as can be :-) Hopefully along the way I may inspire other to give it a go, who can resist good food...apart from Posh Spice and Nicole Richie!

09 January 2007

Poached Eggs



So a while ago I searched on the internet to try and find a way to succesfully poach eggs...I used a dozen eggs giving almost every method I had found a go...and it all turned into a disaster, I ended up being so frustrated i swore I would never eat poached eggs again!
Welll....
A few days ago I decided to give it a go again...I had heard about a whirlpool method and though hmm this was practically the only one I hadnt given a go so I did...and it worked!!!
I will post up pics etc the next time...but I gave it a go this morning for my darlings brekkie and was successful again!

The Method...will add pics next time!
  • Boil water in pot, not too much as you will swirl it around so about half fill will do!
    Once boiling add a tablespoon of vinegar (helps with cooking the white quickly)
    Break egg into a soup ladle
  • Using a metal spoon start swirling the water round and round, like ya used to do as a kid in a swimming pool ;-)
  • Once a little whirlpool has started drop the egg in the centre and continue to gently whirl it.
  • Dont be afraid, in the beginning it looks like the white will be going everywhere and the yolk will just burst...but it doesnt :-)
  • Wait until it cooks, about 2-3mins I guess...I just watch and take it out when it looks ready (the white is solid and cooked)
  • BADABING...perfect poached eggs...I trime the white a bit to make it pretty!

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