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Poached Egg in a Bun recipe icon

Poached Egg in a Bun

Quick breakfast with tender poached egg cooked in food wrap. The egg cooks on its own while you prepare the bun. Served hot right in a crispy bun.

Total
15 min
Standard serving
96 g

Ingredients

Total 3

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Put water in a small pot on the stove and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Line a wide bowl or deep plate with plastic wrap. Carefully pour the egg into the center of the wrap. Fold the edges of the wrap and secure with a clip, preferably wooden.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Lower the egg in the film into boiling water and attach a clothespin to the side of the pot so the film doesn't touch the bottom. Cook for 4–5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Cut off the top of the bun. Using a spoon, remove the crumb, leaving walls about 1 centimeter thick.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Remove the egg from the water by unwrapping the film. Carefully lift the egg off the film with a spoon and place it in the bun. Cover with the top and sprinkle with spices. Serve hot.

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