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How to Cook Eggs

Sometimes the simplest of dishes can be the hardest to get just right and so many times we hear how to make perfect poached scrambles or soft boiled eggs.

Boiled eggs should be simmered rather than boiled and whether you like soft boiled or hard boiled is your preference, but getting soft boiled eggs right the first time is not always easy.

We hope this helps:-

Soft Boiled Eggs

Place the eggs in a pan of boiling water and allow 5 minutes from the time the water comes back to the boil.  Remember smaller eggs may not take as long.

Plunge at once in cold water and leave to stand for 5 minutes before putting into your egg cup.

Gently crack the top of the egg with the back of your spoon to lift the top off the egg.

Ready for soldier dipping!

Hard Boiled Eggs

Place eggs into boiling water.
 
Bring the eggs back to the boil and boil gently for 10 – 12 minutes.

Hard boiled eggs should be plunged at once into cold water and peeled immediately.

Poached Eggs 

Eggs can be poached in a special poaching pan or you can use a frying pan.

If cooking in a fry pan.  Fill the pan half full with water and add a pinch of salt or a few drops of vinegar to help the eggs keep their shape and add flavour.

Gently cook until lightly set and lift out with a slotted spoon, making sure to drain before serving.

Melt a knob of butter in a small saucepan.

Whisk 2 eggs with 30ml of milk or water and some salt and pepper.

Pour into the saucepan and stir slowly with a wooden spoon over a gentle heat until the mixture begins to thicken.

Remove from the heat and continue to stir until creamy.

Serve immediately.