Poached egg in a bag
Description
Poached egg is not only a dish on its own—it's often used in salads, served on elaborate sandwiches, or used to accompany vegetables. Unfortunately, preparing this seemingly simple dish using the classic method isn't that easy, and not everyone succeeds on the first try. It becomes even more difficult when you need to cook several eggs at once. To make the task easier, you can cook the egg in a bag or food wrap. And here's a more detailed explanation,
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. In addition to the ingredients themselves, you will need a small bag or a piece of plastic wrap.
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Step 2
Line a small bowl with a plastic bag. Grease the plastic bag with vegetable oil.
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Step 3
Carefully break the egg without damaging the yolk.
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Step 4
Gather the ends of the bag and tie them as close to the egg as possible. Bring water to a boil in a skillet and place the egg in the bag into the water. The water should completely cover the egg, and the boiling should not be vigorous. Cook for 3 minutes.
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Step 5
After 3 minutes, remove the egg from the water and cut open the packet. Place the cooked egg on toasted bread, season with salt and pepper to taste. Poached egg in a bag is ready.