Poached egg

[scrumpy78]

What does the perfect poached egg look like? is it runny or solid? is it best to do in the microwave or the pan?

[mistys]

I really wouldnt know, I tried making them for my mum and it was a bit of a disaster.

I did it in the microwave and when I put it on the plate it dropped like a brick! They were so rubbery, but bless her she still tried to eat it. Didnt get past one bite tho.

My nans a very good cook and she said its suppose to be runny and is easier to do it in a saucepan with a bit of vinegar in he water. If you are going to do it in the microwave then you should under cooked it and leave it to stand.

Hope you have more success than I did.

[BBWCHATT]

Scrumpy - this video shows you and tells you how to make them step-by-step:

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-poach ed-eggs

[almcd007]

You can also make them with just a very deep pan of boiling water.

Bring the Pan to the boil
Lower the raw egg into the water using a large serving spoon type utensil.
As the egg lowers down the white will seal all around.
bring the pan back to the boil for about 2-3 minutes.

At this stage you can remove them and place them on ice - as it's difficult to do more than one at a time - I know a restaurant who uses this technique. Then when you want them dip them back in the boiling water for a couple of seconds to heat through.

It is tricky but worth it - i hate these microwave things and the rings and ramekins etc - simpler is better.