Cynthia Ann Miller is a well established Hinsdale, IL attorney who operates a real estate practice with locations in Downers Grove and Naperville. When not engaged in Hinsdale, IL legal work, Cynthia Miller puts her culinary school background to use through trying out a variety of recipes.
One of the fundamental skills every professional and home chef should master is how to poach an egg. One simple method involves heating water to boil in a saucepan and bringing it down to a brisk simmer. The egg is then cracked into a measuring cup, and gently slipped into the water. One popular addition at this point is vinegar, a splash of which encourages the egg white to come together more compactly in the water.
The egg should be cooked for approximately four minutes, which results in a firm egg white around a yolk that is still runny. Remove the egg using a slotted spoon and pat it dry softly using a paper towel. Poached eggs should be eaten as soon as possible after cooking, and are perfect with a dash of salt and pepper on a piece of toast or atop a salad.
