Poached Egg - No Vinegar, No Swirling Needed, Just Turn Off the Heat and Drop It In

Steps

1. 1

   Strain the egg through a fine mesh sieve to remove the watery egg white

2. 2

   Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot, then turn off the heat and add the egg to cook for 2 minutes

3. 3

   Carefully lift the poached egg out with a strainer

4. 4

   For a soft poached egg cook for 2 minutes, for a firmer one cook for 3 minutes

5. 5

   Use it as a topping on various dishes to finish