Blumenthal's perfect poached egg Recipe

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  1. Very simple and we always get perfect results.
  2. Prep the toasted bread any way you prefer - plain or rubbed with a cut tomato or topped with a slice of ham or cheese or some avocado, etc.
  3. Fill a medium saucepan (c 7 wide) with water, add 1tsp salt and put an upside-down plate in the bottom of the pan. Bring water up to 80C/176F
  4. One at a time, crack the eggs into a small-slotted spoon and allow any excess white to drain off then slide each egg into separate small bowl to hold til water's ready
  5. One at a time, gently slide each egg into water and poach for 4min at constant 80C/176F - keep the thermometer in the water to monitor
  6. Lift with slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, place on bread, top with grind of salt and pepper
  7. Serve with side of fresh-cut fruit
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 188.05 Kcal (787 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.59g 12%
Cholesterol 206.72mg 69%
Sodium 1388.03mg 58%
Potassium 115.86mg 2%
Total Carbs 20.11g 7%
Sugars 0.74g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 4%
Protein 10.57g 21%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 66.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 208.94 Kcal (875 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.43g 12%
Cholesterol 229.69mg 69%
Sodium 1542.26mg 58%
Potassium 128.73mg 2%
Total Carbs 22.34g 7%
Sugars 0.82g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 4%
Protein 11.74g 21%
Iron 2.3mg 12%
Calcium 73.8mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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