How long does it take to make Poached Egg?

3–4 minutes, until the white is set and the egg feels like mozzarella to the touch.

6 minTotal

2 minActive time

4 minSetting

#	What to do	How long
1	Bring a deep pot with water, 7–8 cm deep, to a gentle simmer and add the vinegar	1 min
2	Crack each egg into a small cup, stir the water in a circle and slide in one egg	1 min
3	Cook 3–4 minutes	4 min

until the white is set and the egg is springy to the touch, and lift out with a slotted spoon

The vinegar sets the white quickly, and the whirlpool wraps it around the yolk: the egg stays round instead of spreading through the water.

Water 7–8 cm deep at a gentle simmer with a tablespoon of vinegar; swirl the water and slide the egg into the center.