I don't have an egg poacher. I want to do them the old-fashioned way, in boiling water.
2007-05-06 20:01:13 · 8 answers · asked by grammarhammer 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I always crack the egg into the bowl and slip it gently from the bowl into the LIGHTLY boiling water. Not a hard boil. I also then spoon the hot water over the eggs as they're cooking.
2007-05-06 21:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have an egg poacher either. I usually boil the water on high heat, then turn to medium once it has reached a rolling boil. I crack open the eggs on the side of the pot and drop in the water. Cook for about five minutes for a softly poached egg...longer if you like the yolk hard.
2007-05-07 03:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Instantkarma♥♫ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it in a large shallow stainless steel pan, like a frying pan. I add water about half way up the sides. Then, put the lid on and bring it to a boil. Take off the lid, and turn it down a little so the bubbles aren't wild. Crack your first egg, and using the shell as a cup, bring the egg close to the surface of the water. Gently pour it into the boiling water. If you know that your stove tilts, and the water is deeper in one direction, put your first egg there. Do the same with each egg. Don't crowd them in the pan. Watch them carefully until they are done to your liking, and then lift them out with a slotted spoon, strarting with the first egg you put in. One of the tricks here is to put the first egg in boiling but not super bubbling water. That will spread the white all over the pan. Good luck!
2007-05-07 03:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by atbremser 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to make poached eggs is like this: matter of fact, I had it just this morning!!
Take a skillet, put a tsp of butter of in, let it melt and get hot, then crack your egg right in the center of it. Salt and pepper your egg. Then, once the edges have JUST set, gently pour in about a 1/2 cup water and cover tightly. Your egg will be done in about a minute or two..depending on how you want your yolk.
This way tastes great, there is no sticking or whispy egg bits. The extra water in the pan tastes good if you dipped a bit of toast in it, and put your cooked egg right on top. Hope that helps you out. Happy cooking!
2007-05-07 07:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by seattlechrissy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I put the eggs in a ladle before putting in boiling water.
2007-05-07 03:20:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
add some vinegar to the boiling water before pouring the egg. this will help to keep the white in place.
2007-05-07 03:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by pye 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find they work best when the eggs are nice and fresh, if they are too old the egg whites mostly make a mess in the pan.
2007-05-07 04:53:57 · answer #7 · answered by marie.lee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
y don`t u ask 2 hens they may help u
2007-05-07 05:08:04 · answer #8 · answered by sameera 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋