Nothing says the weekend quite like a delicious brunch, and instead of going out to your local cafe and potenially spending a fortune, why not try preparing something at home?
29.01.2024 - 00:01 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Poached eggs are a hugely popular feature of breakfast and brunch throughout the UK, as they can be served as part of so many different dishes.
But no matter how good you are at cooking, poached eggs can be a difficult one to get right. They are often significantly more fiddly to prepare than other egg dishes, such as fried, scrambled or boiled.
There are plenty of tricks out there that promise to make the process easier, such as adding vinegar to the water or even investing in a handy egg poacher. But according to Mary Berry, carrying out a few simple extra steps will result in 'perfect' poached eggs every time.
The iconic chef shared her technique for poached eggs on her website, describing how they will always be 'worthwhile' despite taking a bit of extra care to make.
The Mirror reports that according to Mary Berry, you should start by bringing a pan of water to a boil, then reduce the heat and add in 'a dash of vinegar'.
The next step is crucial - you should crack each of your eggs into a ramekin or a cup, then swirl the pan of water around and carefully drop the eggs into it. Leave them be until the white is starting to set, then use a slotted spoon to turn them around so they form an oval shape.
Next, she said to let them simmer for three to four minutes, or "until the white is set" and the yolk is soft in the middle. She urged: "Keep an eye on the heat: if the water starts to bubble again, turn it down to stop it disrupting the egg's shape. Using a slotted spoon, carefully lift out and drain on kitchen paper."
For anyone who isn't so confident poaching eggs, she gave the following advice: "Don't panic when first tipping an egg into the poaching water. The egg white will naturally spread out, but it comes together as
Nothing says the weekend quite like a delicious brunch, and instead of going out to your local cafe and potenially spending a fortune, why not try preparing something at home?
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