Foolproof Poached Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the eggs to room temperature.
2. 2
   Crack each of them into individual containers.
3. 3
   Bring the water to a boil in a pot.
4. 4
   Turn the heat down, add the vinegar, then turn it up to medium.
5. 5
   When you see small bubbles floating up from the bottom of the pan, slide the eggs from the containers into the pot.
6. 6
   Using chopsticks, shape the eggs by gathering the egg white towards the egg yolk.
7. 7
   Cook for about 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Scoop the eggs out with a ladle and transfer them into a bowl of water.
9. 9
   Drain with a paper towel.
10. 10
    Make the sauce.
11. 11
    Dish up the eggs and serve with the sauce.
12. 12
    The eggs are easier to make if you use a lot of vinegar, since the egg whites will harden faster and won't spread out too much.