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February 28, 2026
Poached Egg - No Vinegar, No Swirling Needed, Just Turn Off the Heat and Drop It In

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

Cook time
10 min
Difficulty
1 out of 5 stars
Servings
Serves 3

Ingredients

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Serves 3
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Steps

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

  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. Carefully lift the poached egg out with a strainer

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

  5. Use it as a topping on various dishes to finish

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