Poached Egg: How To Perfect Tender And Runny Texture

By Krati Purwar

June 26, 2025

Poached eggs are one of the trickiest yet simplest recipes for breakfast. You can enjoy it as is or layer it over a salad, wrap, or toast. A perfect one has a tender capsule of egg white and a runny yolk. Here is how you can make it at home.

Ingredients

2 fresh eggs 3 cups of water Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice

Step 1

Fill a shallow pot with water and bring it to a simmer.

Step 2

Add vinegar or lemon juice to it and stir the solution.

Step 3

Break the eggs into two separate bowls.

Step 4

Slowly drop the eggs in the vinegar-water solution.

Step 5

After poaching for 3-4 minutes, take out the eggs.

Step 6

Gently tap the ladle to remove excess water and sprinkle salt and pepper on the top.