Cook a ‘perfect’ poached egg in 3 minutes without boiling it in water or using vinegar

There is a simple way to make a poached egg without using vinegar or boiling it in water (Image: Getty) Poached eggs are a tasty breakfast staple, but many people can be put off making one at home as it is very easy for the egg to fall apart when boiling it in water. Cooking a poached egg can be difficult if the water is not at the right temperature the white will spread out, leaving a stringy mess. There are many tips online on the best way to ensure a poached egg keeps its shape, such as adding white vinegar to the pot of water or creating a whirlpool before cracking the egg into the water.

However, Cynthia Christensen, a chef and founder of But First We Brunch has shared there is a much better “foolproof” cooking method to make a poached egg without having to use any hacks. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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