poached eggs????
I am not good at poaching but what I do is start to fry it in a non stick pan with Pam, then once the edges start to cook and it holds its shape I toss in a splash of water and then cover it. Kind of a fry/poach.
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HW: 247.5/SW: 228.5/CW:135/ My GW: 140/SGW: 151
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. ~ Nelson Mandela
HW: 247.5/SW: 228.5/CW:135/ My GW: 140/SGW: 151
2 ways work for me:
1) I bought a 2-egg poacher for the mircowave at the dollar store.
I put 1/2 tsp of water in the bottom of the well, break the egg into it, and puncture the yolk with a fork.
On high for 1 minute - done.
2) In a small saucepan, 1/2 cup water - bring to a rolling boil
Add 1 tsp vinegar
Break you egg into a teacup or measuring cup (main thing it has a handle and you can pour easily)
Pour the gg into the boiling water and "lop" the edges in with a fork.
Boil 1 minute, remove from water with a slotted spoon.
1) I bought a 2-egg poacher for the mircowave at the dollar store.
I put 1/2 tsp of water in the bottom of the well, break the egg into it, and puncture the yolk with a fork.
On high for 1 minute - done.
2) In a small saucepan, 1/2 cup water - bring to a rolling boil
Add 1 tsp vinegar
Break you egg into a teacup or measuring cup (main thing it has a handle and you can pour easily)
Pour the gg into the boiling water and "lop" the edges in with a fork.
Boil 1 minute, remove from water with a slotted spoon.
I actually put my egg in just before the water starts to boil hard. I find the egg just separates too much if the water is boiling rapidly. I also add a splash of vinegar to the water. My grandpa has had a poached egg for breakfast every day since childhood (except the years in the war!) and he swears the trick is to take the egg out the night before so it is room temperature. I try when I plan that far ahead and it does seem to make a difference.
Tracy
Tracy
My mom used to make the best poached eggs. She used to poach them in tomato sauce.
I use a ramikin to hold the egg together. I spray it with Pam, crack in the egg and place the ramikin in the pot of water. The water comes half way up the side of the ramikin dish. Put a lid on the pot to keep the steam in and it cooks the egg evenly.
ETA: if you try this method, be sure to put a tea towel in the pan at the bottom so that the ramikin doesn't sit directly on the pot & heating element. I'm always worried about it cracking from the heat.
I use a ramikin to hold the egg together. I spray it with Pam, crack in the egg and place the ramikin in the pot of water. The water comes half way up the side of the ramikin dish. Put a lid on the pot to keep the steam in and it cooks the egg evenly.
ETA: if you try this method, be sure to put a tea towel in the pan at the bottom so that the ramikin doesn't sit directly on the pot & heating element. I'm always worried about it cracking from the heat.
Hey Amy. I have been 'upping' the protein in my eggs by putting a but of shredded lite mozzerella cheese in the bottom of a non-stick pan (1/2-1 oz) and then letting it melt a bit. Then I crack the egg over the cheese. With the oils in the cheese you don't even need butter or spray to make it not stick. If you like crusty cheese you can alway fry the cheese a bit longer before you put your egg in.
My son even likes it this way.
For poaching I use a container for the microwave. I find it easier.
Hope all is well,
Kristie
My son even likes it this way.
For poaching I use a container for the microwave. I find it easier.
Hope all is well,
Kristie
I do something like that, except in the oven/toaster oven. I use a disposable aluminum muffin cup, add cheese and crack the egg into it. Then I bake it. Delicious!
Karen
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