Poached Egg

Directions

1. 1
   Check the freshness of the egg by placing it in a bowl filled with water.
2. 2
   The egg must sink to the bottom.
3. 3
   An egg over 3 weeks old will have released a lot of water out of the egg white and can be used in other dishes but not on this one.
4. 4
   Fill the pot with water.
5. 5
   When the water is at 150°F, add the soup plate upside down (this will prevent the egg sticking to the bottom).
6. 6
   Break the egg gently onto a slotted spoon (to drain the water and leave only the egg white)
7. 7
   Pour the egg gently into the pan and cook 4 minutes.
8. 8
   Carefully remove and place on a slice of toast bread. Season with ground pepper and some salt flower pebbles.