The Big E 2023 Eater’s Guide: What food to eat and where to find it (Maps)

Poach An Egg In 45 Seconds Without A Pan Or Vinegar With 'game-changer' Cooking Method

Poached eggs are one of the tastiest weekend breakfasts to cook, but people can often struggle with the technique required to make them.

Although it may seem easy to simmer eggs in a pan, it can be tricky getting the temperature and timing right which can cause it to become rubbery or broken apart if you get it wrong.

A common piece of cooking advice is to add vinegar to the pan before cracking in the egg to help it poach more easily, but one cook has shared that this is really not needed.

Dana Rebecca (@danarebeccadesigns) has shared that her mother's simple method does not require vinegar or even a pan as all you need is a small bowl and microwave.

She claimed that she has recently discovered a cooking method which will get you a "perfect poached egg" every time without any effort.

READ MORE: Nigella Lawson's scrambled eggs with a twist make 'the best' breakfast

Once she took it out of the microwave, Dana's mother placed the poached egg on a plate and cut into it to reveal a perfectly springy poached egg with a jammy, runny and golden yolk inside.

In the comment section, social media users were amazed by the simple cooking technique and one user said that it would be a "game-changer" on cooking eggs perfectly.

One popular comment said: "Perfect! No more dirty pan for one egg."

Another person wrote: "OMG!!! It worked! Thank you!"

Someone else commented: "I have been doing this for a long time and it's the only way I know how to get a poached egg right every time."

Amazon's £2.50 Gadget 'perfect' For Cooking Poached Eggs In The Air Fryer

Air fryer enthusiasts are raving about a £2.50 Amazon find that's perfect for whipping up the ideal poached eggs. The set of four Air Fryer Egg Poachers, also known as the air fryer's ramekins, are just £9.98, which works out at under £2.50 each.

These nifty little ramekins measure 2.95 inches in diameter and 1.96 inches in height and are crafted from top-notch food-grade silicone. But it's not just poached eggs these versatile moulds can handle; they're also great for baking treats like cupcakes, muffins, custard, pudding, tarts, and even soufflés.

They're suitable for use in both ovens and microwaves and boast an easy-to-clean surface thanks to the wipeable silicone material. Garnering numerous five-star reviews, customers are delighted with how simple they are to use, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Four-pack of Air Fryer Egg Poachers from Amazon (Image: Amazon)

One happy customer shared: "These are perfect for poaching eggs in the air fryer. I time it for six minutes at 180 and it was lovely - still runny yolk for white was perfect too. Spray a little oil in so it makes the egg easier to remove and use tongs to lift it out as it is extremely hot. Wash by hand or in a dishwasher."

Another satisfied user commented: "Love these, just did some eggs in the air fryer and they came out clean and washed with no issues. Great product so far." A third chimed in: "Was unsure but they work brilliantly."

While another added: "I am absolutely in love with this product. I am currently on a keto diet, I find it helpful to make sure I consume eggs every morning. It's been a month since I started, instead of boiled eggs or scrambled eggs, I can have a soft egg in the air fryer. This morning I tried to make low carb no sugar chocolate muffins and they came up yummy and moist."

The poachers have been praised as 'perfect for poaching eggs' (Image: Amazon)

And another fan shared: "Just want I needed for cooking poached eggs in the air fryer....Perfect! ". However, some found it tricky to remove the eggs, with one three-star reviewer stating: "Not keen on the corrugation on the inside makes it harder to extract eggs."

One other shopper also commented: "Silicone to thick to use in an air fryer, eggs had crust on top, and the white of the egg was no cooked."

For those wanting to try out the air fryer egg poachers, Dunelm also offers a pack of four for £3, and if you're willing to wait for delivery, Temu sells a pack of four for just £1.12!

Kumara Patties With Poached Eggs

These kumara patties came about when we had kumara left over from dinner the night before. They make a good alternative to toast and set you up for the day. They are quick and simple to make, mashed with fresh herbs and lemon. Top with a runny poached egg, and tomato and basil on the side and you have a delicious breakfast. You could also make the patties with a mix of potato and kumara, and add chopped chilli for extra bite.

Kumara patties2Orange kumara, cubed (Main)2Spring onions, chopped finely1Egg2 TbspChopped parsley2 TbspChopped coriander½ Lemons, zested1 TbspMelted butter, for brushingTo serve4Eggs, poached (Main)200 gCherry tomatoes (Main)1 small handfulBasil leaves, to garnishDirections

Preheat an oven to 180C.

Par-boil the kumara until just cooked. Smash roughly with a fork.

Add the spring onion, egg, parsley, coriander, lemon zest, salt and pepper combining well. Shape into four patties and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Place the patties on a piece of baking paper, brush with a little melted butter then bake for 15 minutes until crispy.

Serve the patties topped with a poached egg and a side of cherry tomatoes sprinkled with basil.

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The Big E 2023 Eater's Guide: What food to eat and where to find it (Maps)

The Big E 2023 Eater's Guide: What food to eat and where to find it (Maps)