{"id":39056,"date":"2015-05-31T06:00:04","date_gmt":"2015-05-31T10:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laurencariscooks.com\/?p=1418"},"modified":"2024-08-15T10:26:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T14:26:12","slug":"how-to-poach-the-perfect-egg-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/how-to-poach-the-perfect-egg-video\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Poach the Perfect Egg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Achieve breakfast perfection with this guide on How to Poach the Perfect Egg! From selecting fresh eggs to mastering the simmer, this easy recipe ensures a flawless poached egg every time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"two toasted bread with poached eggs and herbs on top\" class=\"wp-image-1545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1-164x246.jpg 164w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Poaching an egg for the first time can feel like a momentous milestone. It looks so difficult to achieve something so delicate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have mastered the technique you can make recipes like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/avocado-and-poached-egg-brunch-toast\/\">this avocado brunch toast<\/a>. There&#8217;s no going back! There&#8217;s a whole new way to eat breakfast once you learn this new technique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love that you can customize how to dress up your poached eggs. You can make hollandaise sauce, or just add the poached eggs to toast or English muffins with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. I also love that poaching provides a healthy way to cook eggs without adding butter or oils.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"closse up imagae of the two toasted bread with poached eggs and herbs on top \" class=\"wp-image-1545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1-164x246.jpg 164w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easy to Make.<\/strong> Poached eggs might feel intimidating but once you learn the technique it&#8217;s easy to make. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Way to Eat Eggs. <\/strong>If you&#8217;re tired of fried eggs and scrambled eggs, it&#8217;s time to try poached eggs. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make a Poached Egg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is going to be your Sunday morning go-to once you master making poached eggs. You can find the full, printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"two toasted bread with poached eggs and herbs on top \" class=\"wp-image-1544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-3-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-3-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Ingredients&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>White Vinegar.<\/strong> The acid helps the poached egg hold its shape better while poaching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eggs.<\/strong> Use fresh eggs for the best-tasting poached egg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Boil the Water.<\/strong> Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and add some white vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Prepare the Egg.<\/strong> Crack the egg into a small bowl to transfer it into the simmering water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Create the Technique. <\/strong>Slide the egg into simmering water that has been vigorously stirred in one direction. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Poach the Egg.<\/strong> Leave the egg to simmer gently for 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk, or a few minutes longer for a soft yolk, and even longer for a hard yolk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong>Serve the Poached Egg.<\/strong> Remove the egg from the saucepan with the slotted spoon and place it onto a paper towel to blot any excess water. Serve immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe Tips, Variations, and Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t skip the vinegar.<\/strong> I know it sounds odd to add vinegar but it&#8217;s an important step to making poached eggs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always use fresh eggs.<\/strong> Fresh eggs will give you the best flavor and the egg yolk will not break.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set a timer.<\/strong> For perfect yolks, it&#8217;s best to set a timer so you know exactly when to remove the poached egg. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t overcrowd the saucepan.<\/strong> It&#8217;s best to make 1-2 poached eggs at a time depending on the size of your saucepan. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make-Ahead &amp; Storage Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make poached eggs ahead of time. This is a great way to save time when feeding a crowd breakfast or brunch. Cook the poached eggs using the recipe but move the cooked poached eggs to a bowl with ice water to stop the cooking process. Place the bowl in the fridge until you are ready to serve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To serve the poached eggs, add them to simmering water and cook until heated through, about 30-60 seconds. You can poach eggs up to 5 days in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try These Other Breakfast Recipes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/breakfast-chia-pudding\/\">Breakfast Chia Pudding<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 This chia seed pudding is made with homemade date-sweetened pecan milk for a satisfying make-ahead breakfast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/smoked-salmon-omelet\/\">Smoked Salmon Omelet<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A restaurant-worthy quick breakfast that&#8217;s ready in 10 minutes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/breakfast-egg-muffins\/\">Breakfast Egg Muffins<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 It&#8217;s an easy recipe to make ahead and grab as you leave the house. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/healthy-banana-pancakes\/\">Healthy Banana Pancakes<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Fluffy and sweet banana pancakes made with a few simple pantry ingredients. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/breakfast-burrito\/\">No-Egg Breakfast Burrito<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 This vegan burrito is stuffed full of breakfast goodness with scrambled chickpeas, vegan bacon, and fresh avocado.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-47663\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"47663\" data-servings=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-hgk-recipe-card\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/How-to-Poach-an-Egg-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg\" 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breakfast perfection with this guide on how to poach the perfect egg! From selecting fresh eggs to mastering the simmer, this easy recipe ensures a flawless poached egg every time.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">7<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Simmer<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Breakfast<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American, European<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-suitablefordiet-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-suitablefordiet-label\">Diet: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-suitablefordiet wprm-block-text-normal\">Gluten Free<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-47663 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"47663\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">63<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep wprm-toggle-switch-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1848994100\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1848994100\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\" \/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"47663\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">1 saucepan<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">1 slotted spoon<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">1 Small bowl<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-47663-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"47663\" data-servings=\"2\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp.<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">white vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-47663-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #333333;color: #333333;border-radius: 3px;\"><button href=\"#\" class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"2\" data-recipe=\"47663\" style=\"background-color: #333333;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button href=\"#\" class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"2\" data-recipe=\"47663\" style=\"background-color: #333333;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #333333;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button href=\"#\" class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"2\" data-recipe=\"47663\" style=\"background-color: #333333;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #333333;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-47663-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"47663\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-47663-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and add 1\/2 teaspoon of white vinegar.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-47663-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Crack the egg into a small bowl like a ramekin \u2013 this will make it much easier to transfer into the water.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-47663-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Use a large spoon to vigorously swirl the simmering water so it is spinning in a whirlpool motion in one direction. Let the water settle for a few seconds then pour the egg right into the centre of the swirl.\u00a0<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>TIP<\/em>: Hold the bowl with the egg as close to the water as you can, if you pour the egg from too high it will splash and separate in the water creating a messy poached egg.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-47663-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Leave the egg to simmer gently for 3 minutes for a runny yolk, 5 minutes for a soft yolk and 6-7 minutes for a hard yolk.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-47663-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the egg from the saucepan with the slotted spoon and place onto the kitchen paper to blot any excess water.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-47663-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve immediately.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">63<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.01<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">164<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">63<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">61<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">238<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Images by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/laurenshortphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lauren Caris Short<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Achieve breakfast perfection with this guide on how to poach the perfect Egg! 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