Eating a savoury breakfast, especially one with eggs, is one of the best ways to kickstart your day. Given how versatile the humble egg is and the many variations in which it is consumed, the poached egg is one that is surrounded by the most myths, amongst all. Far from complicated, poaching an egg is a simple process that requires a bit of patience and a keen eye. Once you’ve mastered the art of poaching, the avenues to use poached eggs open up a million and more possibilities that range further than the usual eggs Benedict or Turkish eggs that are typically eaten for breakfast. A poached egg can be your central element on a plate of food or added as one of the many in various meals that could pass on from lunch to dinner. Here are creative ways to include poached eggs on your meal plates.
Ramen Bowls
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A steamy bowl of ramen noodles floating about in flavoursome, umami-rich broth with shrimp chips, a dab of chilli oil and a poached egg is the comfort meal for the end of time. The runny, soft egg adds a touch of rich creaminess that is hard to miss. Adding poached eggs to ramen, instead of pickled eggs or a boiled one, offers a great but different textural variation amongst the various soft and chewy textures in your bowl of comfort.
Pasta
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Here’s a hot tip: use a poached egg to make the silken sauce of your spaghetti carbonara instead of simply using a raw egg yolk. While there is no taking away from a celebrated classic, using a poached egg gives a refined mouthfeel to the sauce which a raw egg yolk might not be able to compensate for.
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Chicken Steak & Eggs
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A deep-fried, breaded chicken cutlet has a crunchy texture and goes perfectly with a soft-poached egg. The American classic of fried steak and eggs, which is usually served with a fried egg can be swapped for a poached one to create a delicious combination of textures and flavours that might be off the beaten path but still staying true to the idea.
Tacos
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Whether it is the spicy chorizo and egg tacos for the carnivores or the Spanish patatas bravas (crispy potato) tacos, adding a poached egg to your taco can easily make up for the lack of sauce or salsa, if you don’t have any in stock. Pairing your poached eggs with spicy chorizo or crispy fried potatoes is a classic recreation of flavours that are a sureshot hit when featured on the same plate and make for the most satisfying bites.