Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about two minutes.

Ingredients:

One egg.

A moderate amount of water.

1. Boiling an egg also has an effect on whether the egg is new or not. Older eggs sometimes break apart when you beat them, not to mention cooking them into an oval shaped poached egg. So be prepared to choose fresh eggs for poached eggs.

2. Put water into the pot. Generally the more water, the more easily the poached egg floats later, will not stick to the pot and easier to mold. Beginners can choose to put about the same height of water in the pot as the eggs. If you think the pot is big, you can choose to cook in a small iron pot, which is the same.

3. Many people will put the eggs in the pot when the water starts to bubble, which may be difficult for a novice to grasp. And the flow of bubbles at a later stage is likely to break up the unformed eggs, so I suggest boiling the water first.

4. While the water is boiling, beat the eggs in a clean bowl. Once the water is boiling, turn off the power. Bring the edge of the bowl close to the water and slide the egg in. Those who are sure can also beat the eggs directly in the pot.

5. Cover and simmer for about two minutes. At this point, the poached eggs are ready. Use a small spoon to float the poached egg from the bottom of the pot to avoid sticking. Cook the poached egg for a minute or two after the poached egg is cooked to prevent air bubbles from dispersing the poached egg.