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I had not heard of sous-vide before! It's just a way to keep the egg together. Liam Send a noteboard - 11/01/2010 08:37:53 PM
I've tried many different ways to poach eggs. I've cracked them into a pot of boiling water. I've bought specialized pans. I've bought little accessories that you place into a normal frying pan. I even have this cool little microwave egg poacher thingie (it can also cook crispy bacon!)


However, as I was ranting this morning about how what is essentially just a moist fried egg shouldn't be this difficult to make perfectly, my sister pointed out that I had taught HER the best/easiest way to make a poached egg, long ago.

Crack an egg into a very hot pan. Dump some (a finger or so) water on it. Cover, and cook.

I have no recollection of doing this before, nor do I even know if it still counts as "poached." I do know, however, that it makes a damn fine egg.


So, what's the best way of cooking eggs?


I am a sucker for scrambled eggs though. I also love a soft-boiled egg from time to time.

Oh man and omelettes!

I just like eggs.


...without being fancy or anything. The actual cooking doesn't vary from regular poaching.
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Wow, this is a much easier way to poach eggs - 11/01/2010 05:27:39 AM 758 Views
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I like salsa. - 19/01/2010 01:28:33 AM 623 Views
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Holy scrambled eggs, Batman? *NM* - 18/01/2010 06:35:32 PM 227 Views

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