Poached eggs can be tricky to get right, especially their round shape (Image: Getty)
Poached are one of those foods that are difficult to get right, no matter how experienced you are in the kitchen.
Often, they can result in a soggy burst mess, which is never ideal when you want that picture-perfect brunch with a satisfying runny yolk.
There are plenty of techniques out there that promise to deliver excellent poached eggs with that rounded shape to put on top of your avocado toast.
However, one restaurant owner has now lifted the lid on his foolproof method that takes minutes – and it involves one extra but very simple step.
Chef , known for his decadent dishes, says you can master the art of poached eggs with his easy technique.
The perfect poached egg only takes a couple of minutes to prepare (Image: Getty)
In a recent video, he explained that there are a couple of key things to remember – you need fresh eggs, a relatively deep pan as a shallow one is ‘not your friend’.
But before you get those eggs into the water, one extra step can make all the difference when it comes to achieving that perfect shape.
Starting with a room-temperature egg, he said: “Crack it over a sieve to get rid of that outer white.”
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Doing this will effectively remove the white wispy parts that many people end up faced with while their egg is cooking, which can make your whole dish look messy and unappetising.
Then, place the egg into a small bowl or cup that you can lower into your pan. He said: “I prefer to not use vinegar but you absolutely can.”
When the water is just below boiling, gently stir it – which will help to prevent the eggs from sticking to the bottom – and slowly lower them in.
When the eggs are in, continue to gently stir or ‘encourage’ them around the pan, which will help them retain their shape as they cook.
Using a spoon to lift out the perfectly rounded poached egg, Thom said: “Two minutes later, this is what I’ve got.”
He highlighted that they could take an extra 30 seconds longer to cook, but if you want to make them ahead of time, you can put them on ice and reheat them for around 30-40 seconds in the water.
In the video’s comments, people were full of praise for Thom’s technique. One person said: “That’s the most perfect poached egg I’ve ever seen.”
Another said: “Poached eggs with truffle and sourdough toasted bread and any morning instantly becomes perfect.”
And a third said: “Saving for when I want to try poached eggs.”