poaching an egg

[fuzzy_dunlop]

best method for nice runny yolks please

anyone tried the clingfilm method ? [:p]

[moretolife]

sorry to be thick..have i missed something??? runny eggs...cling film.????LOL

[fuzzy_dunlop]

line a cup with clingfilm crack the egg into the lined cup then tie a knott in the film lift it out of the cup and put it in a pan of hot water for 3 mins
works a treat[;)]

[Shining]

ooh ! never heard of that, do have an egg poacher and love poached eggs but they're mostly hard yolks.

[tori]

[:D]we were just talking about this at work today.i was saying how i love poached eggs but if i do them in the pan with boiling water they just break up into pieces,and if i do them in the microwave they usually end up exploding ! what a great tip.i wonder what we'll be having for brekky tomorrow ! [:p]

[olympic_torch]

boil the water.
small dash of vinegar in the water.
'spin' the water with a whisk.
drop yer egg in.

there u have it

[cat 1]

Gently lower the egg on a large metal spoon into a pan of boiling water.The egg will immediately start to cook.Take away the spoon and leave for approx 2-3 mins.Then fish the egg out with the same spoon.Risk loosing the whole thing as you drain the water away....Put on freshly toasted granary bread (with butter).I might try the clingfilm method later though[:)]

[debtmountain]

Fuzzydunlop,[:)]

What a great tip! Thinks you deserve "THE Award for Tip of the Day"[:D]

OT's idea sounds worth trying too, also Cat 1's. I've got one of those microwave Poachers but 9 times out of 10, I leave it too long and it explodes into a gooey mess[:D][:D]

Mmmmmm, now know what to have for Brekkie[:p]