Poaching Egg Troubleshooting

[arago_sama]

Hi all

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[remy_hahn]

Did you use fresh eggs? It sounds like you might have used old eggs. :( When you're poaching eggs you should use super fresh eggs, but old eggs are still doable. Here's a video demo:

Hope this helps. :)

[ramen_rules]

oooh, thanks for sharing this - super helpful!

[rachelpage]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[quiggibub]

I start with room temp eggs and simmering water. Your water temp seems a bit low. Remember, it drops after you add stuff to it.

[layers_of_eli]

I turn off the heat. Here's the whole method I use:

Heat water (with a teaspoon or so of vinegar in it) to just below a boil. Swirl water and drop egg in. Immediately cover pan with lid and turn the heat off. Let egg poach for 3-4 minutes (depending on your taste; start around 3.5 min) before removing it and draining it with a slotted spoon.

[faisdodo]

That sounds like a pretty complex way to poach eggs! i just do it in a frying pan with a little bit of water and let them steam.

[falinia]

Agreed! They're so easy this way, and with a non-stick there's practically no mess.

[nakedmarmar]

What everyone else said, but I will add that I've had many egg poaching failures in my day. As long as everything is cooked, you can still eat it and it will taste the same, even if it doesn't look pretty.

[nekouken]

Yes, but they say the first bite is with the eye. I advise practicing, eating the ugly results, and learning how to make a palatable, plate-able meal.

[nakedmarmar]

Agreed!