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• BatFreak

  Joined: 06 Aug 2007

  

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  What's the best way to poach an egg? 08 Aug 2007

  I really don't know - mine always disintegrate in the water when I cook them

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• foodyjenny

  Joined: 08 Jan 2007

  

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  What's the best way to poach an egg? 09 Aug 2007

  Hi BatFreak,
  
  My partner swears by a touch of vinegar in the pan of hot boiling water. He puts about a tablespoon in and then quickly turns it over in the pan.
  
  It works but unsurprisingly... it tastes slightly vinegary!
  
  Jenny

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• Dolly Blue

  Joined: 18 Dec 2006

  

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  What's the best way to poach an egg? 09 Aug 2007

  Vinegar will help but you need to have the water hot - just simmering and if you stir the water vigorously so you get a little vortex in the centre of the pan, drop the egg in and the swirling motion will help keep the egg together.

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• Rudi

  Joined: 30 Aug 2006

  

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  What's the best way to poach an egg? 13 Aug 2007

  I have still to try this method. I have tried these small dished poachers that hang on the edge of a saucepan. They take forever & the egg ends up overcooked on the outside (tough texture). For years I have floated a non-stick fairy cake dish in simmering water. A light smear of butter over the surface before placing the egg inside.
  
  For a treat sometimes I will put freshly cooked pieces of mushoom (fried with a garlic puree rub) into the egg just prior to poaching.

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• AiTuDou

  Joined: 08 Aug 2007

  

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  What's the best way to poach an egg? 13 Aug 2007

  I saw Gordon Ramsey spin the water when he was poaching, if he does it you should too!

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• banana girl

  Joined: 16 Aug 2007

  

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  What's the best way to poach an egg? 16 Aug 2007

  I find lightly simmering water, a splash of white wine vinegar (it tastes less vinegary than malt) and a vortex of swirling wtaer do the trick in a large pan with about 6 inches of water. I often find it helps to have the egg already cracked into a small bowl so you can hold it as your are spinning the water and get the egg into the water quicker.
  And only do one egg at a time.
  Good luck. And thanks for the idea - I know what I'm having for lunch now :)
  Banana Girl

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