Easy peasy poached eggs

Poached egg with avocado, bacon and brown toast

Love poached eggs but never sure how to make them? Not got a pan big enough to make more than two at a time? Don't worry, with this method you won't ever be swirling or vinegar-ing your water again!

For this guide, I owe credit to my mother. She discovered and taught me this method and I have never looked back since. There is just one essential element to this recipe- coffee filter bags. You can find coffee filter bags in most supermarkets for very little money and usually come in packs of 50-100. You will need one bag per poached egg.

I have included photos below the recipe to help demonstrate how to use the bags.

Ingredients:

• Egg(s)
• Water
• Coffee Filter Bag

Method: 

1. Fill (about 3/4 full) a small saucepan with cold water and bring to the boil.
2. Once the water has started boiling, get a mug or glass and place the coffee filter bag in the mug, so the opening of the bag is facing upwards and is wide open.
3. Crack 1 egg into the coffee filter bag and quickly place the bag into the boiling water
4. Repeat if poaching multiple eggs.
5. Put the timer on for about 4 minutes for 1 egg, and 5-5.5 minutes for more than 4 eggs.
6. Once the timer has gone off, turn off the heat, drain each egg on a slotted spoon, and serve.

Serving suggestion:
Serve eggs on a brown toast with mashed avocado and topped with crispy bacon. YUM.