Curried Poached Egg
Poached eggs add a touch of class to any dish from breakfast to dinner, so why not spice it up a bit with curry powder?
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3 min prep + 3 min cooking
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Ingredients
- Water
- 1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) each ground coriander and curry powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) each ground cumin, turmeric and salt
- 1/4 (1 ml) tsp ground pepper
- 4 eggs
Method
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, pour in enough water to have about 8 cm. Stir in coriander, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Step 2
Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Break a cold egg into a small dish. Gently slip egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs.
Step 4
Cook in barely simmering water for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain well. Serve immediately.
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Tips
For poached eggs with a compact oval shape, use fresh eggs and add a few drops of vinegar to the water. To poach eggs, the water should simmer; rapid boiling will cause the egg to break up as it cooks.
Suggestion for a Complete Meal
Suggestion for Complete Meal Serve with a piece of Swiss cheese, slices of pumpernickel bread followed by a wedge of honeydew melon.