How to cook a poached egg in a frying pan: a life hack that everyone can handle
A poached egg is considered a complicated dish because the classic method of cooking involves creating a "funnel" in water and a special technique for pouring in the egg. But there is a simple life hack that allows you to cook a perfect poached egg without any extra effort – right in the frying pan, without vinegar and complicated manipulations.
Food blogger Tetiana Yablonska (yablonska tanya) shared her recipe for poached eggs in a frying pan on her Instagram page. This method is suitable even for those who are cooking them for the first time. All you need is a frying pan, silicone molds, and eggs.
How to cook poached eggs in a skillet
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What is the essence of the life hack
The secret to simple cooking is to use silicone molds. They allow the egg to retain its perfect shape and the white to set evenly.
What this method gives you
Put the molds in water and break the eggs
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- No risk of the egg breaking up in the water.
- Simple process without creating a funnel or adding vinegar.
- Minimal hassle and always perfect results
How to cook a poached egg in a skillet: step-by-step instructions
Step 1. Preparation
Waiting for the water to boil
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Prepare a frying pan, silicone molds, and eggs. Grease the molds with butter or vegetable oil - this will help the egg separate easily after cooking.
Step 2. Heat the water
Pour water into the frying pan so that its level reaches half the height of the molds. Bring the water to a gentle boil - it should boil slightly, but not boil too much.
Step 3. Crack the egg
Cover with a lid
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Gently crack the egg into the silicone mold, being careful not to damage the yolk.
Step 4. Cooking
Put the mold with the egg in hot water and leave it for 3-5 minutes. During this time, the white should be completely set and the yolk should remain liquid.
Step 5. Take out the egg
Serve ready poached eggs
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Carefully remove the mold from the water, and gently remove the poached egg by picking it up with a spoon or pressing lightly on the edges of the mold.
Step 6. Serve
Put the finished poached egg on toast, avocado, or salad – and enjoy the delicate texture and exquisite taste.
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