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Master Poached Eggs: Easy 3-Minute Recipe for Perfect Runny Yolks

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Master Poached Eggs: Easy 3-Minute Recipe for Perfect Runny Yolks

Name: Master Poached Eggs: Easy 3-Minute Recipe for Perfect Runny Yolks
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 units Large Eggs (fresh, cold); 4 cups Water (for poaching); 1 tablespoon White Vinegar (optional, helps whites set faster); 1 pinch Salt (optional, for taste)

Learn how to poach eggs like a pro with this simple 3-minute recipe! Achieve perfectly cooked egg whites and a rich, runny yolk every time. This tutorial covers all the essential tips and tricks for making delicious poached eggs, whether for avocado toast, salads, or a healthy breakfast. Master this classic technique with ease and impress your friends and family.

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Perfectly Poached Egg

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Easy

International

English

Nutrition (per serving)

150

Calories

12g

Protein

Carbs

10g

Fat

Golden Runny Yolk

Ingredients

Large Eggs
(fresh, cold)
2 units
Water
(for poaching)
4 cups

White Vinegar
(optional, helps whites set faster)
1 tablespoon
Salt
(optional, for taste)
1 pinch

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly Poached Egg Ready to Serve

Instructions

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Fill a pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar, which helps the egg whites set quicker.
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Fill a pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar, which helps the egg whites set quicker.
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Maintain a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil, to prevent the egg from breaking apart.
2
Carefully crack a fresh, cold egg into a small ramekin or bowl. This makes it easier to transfer to the pot.
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Carefully crack a fresh, cold egg into a small ramekin or bowl. This makes it easier to transfer to the pot.
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Using a separate bowl helps ensure no shell fragments get into the water.

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Using a spoon, gently stir the simmering water to create a mild vortex. This helps to gather the egg whites around the yolk.
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Using a spoon, gently stir the simmering water to create a mild vortex. This helps to gather the egg whites around the yolk.
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A gentle swirl is sufficient; too strong a swirl can break the egg.
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Carefully lower the ramekin and gently slide the egg into the center of the swirling water.
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Carefully lower the ramekin and gently slide the egg into the center of the swirling water.
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Drop the egg close to the water surface to minimize splashing and maintain shape.
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Allow the egg to poach for 3 to 4 minutes for a perfectly runny yolk and set whites. Do not let the water boil vigorously.
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Allow the egg to poach for 3 to 4 minutes for a perfectly runny yolk and set whites. Do not let the water boil vigorously.
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Cooking time varies with egg size and desired yolk consistency. Use a timer!

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Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the poached egg from the water, allowing excess water to drain. Serve immediately on your favorite dish.
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Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the poached egg from the water, allowing excess water to drain. Serve immediately on your favorite dish.
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Pat the egg gently with a paper towel if serving on toast to prevent sogginess.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Master Poached Eggs: Easy 3-Minute Recipe for Perfect Runny Yolks

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Large Eggs(fresh, cold)

Water(for poaching)

White Vinegar(optional, helps whites set faster)

Salt(optional, for taste)

Servings: 2

Instructions

Fill a pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar, which helps the egg whites set quicker.Preview2mPreviewFill a pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar, which helps the egg whites set quicker.2m

Carefully crack a fresh, cold egg into a small ramekin or bowl. This makes it easier to transfer to the pot.Preview1mPreviewCarefully crack a fresh, cold egg into a small ramekin or bowl. This makes it easier to transfer to the pot.1m

Using a spoon, gently stir the simmering water to create a mild vortex. This helps to gather the egg whites around the yolk.Preview0mPreviewUsing a spoon, gently stir the simmering water to create a mild vortex. This helps to gather the egg whites around the yolk.0m

Carefully lower the ramekin and gently slide the egg into the center of the swirling water.Preview0mPreviewCarefully lower the ramekin and gently slide the egg into the center of the swirling water.0m

Allow the egg to poach for 3 to 4 minutes for a perfectly runny yolk and set whites. Do not let the water boil vigorously.Preview4mPreviewAllow the egg to poach for 3 to 4 minutes for a perfectly runny yolk and set whites. Do not let the water boil vigorously.4m

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Large Eggs
(fresh, cold)

Water
(for poaching)

White Vinegar
(optional, helps whites set faster)

Salt
(optional, for taste)

Fill a pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar, which helps the egg whites set quicker.
Preview
2m
Preview
Fill a pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar, which helps the egg whites set quicker.
2m

Carefully crack a fresh, cold egg into a small ramekin or bowl. This makes it easier to transfer to the pot.
Preview
1m
Preview
Carefully crack a fresh, cold egg into a small ramekin or bowl. This makes it easier to transfer to the pot.
1m

Using a spoon, gently stir the simmering water to create a mild vortex. This helps to gather the egg whites around the yolk.
Preview
0m
Preview
Using a spoon, gently stir the simmering water to create a mild vortex. This helps to gather the egg whites around the yolk.
0m

Carefully lower the ramekin and gently slide the egg into the center of the swirling water.
Preview
0m
Preview
Carefully lower the ramekin and gently slide the egg into the center of the swirling water.
0m

Allow the egg to poach for 3 to 4 minutes for a perfectly runny yolk and set whites. Do not let the water boil vigorously.
Preview
4m
Preview
Allow the egg to poach for 3 to 4 minutes for a perfectly runny yolk and set whites. Do not let the water boil vigorously.
4m