poached eggs

poached eggs

Main dishes

Discover the technique of poached eggs for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.

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Learn how to make perfect poached eggs, an easy recipe that will delight your guests.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodjar
  • Estimated cost$4.65 $1.16 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $3.88
  • $0.20
  • $0.04
  • $0.15
  • $0.38

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a pot, combine 10 tablespoons of water, sugar, and cinnamon. ≈ 3 min
  2. Prepare a chunky jam (this is the consistency where, when you take a small amount between your fingers, you can form a ball). ≈ 10 min
  3. Whisk together the 11 egg yolks, the whole egg, and the zest powder. ≈ 3 min
  4. Once the glucose syrup is ready, add the mixture and continue to cook, constantly stirring, until the yolks have thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and pour the mixture onto a surface covered in sugar. ≈ 3 min
  6. Knead the dough until it forms a long, rope-like shape, then dust it with powdered sugar. ≈ 2 min
  7. Cut it into 24 equal-sized pieces. ≈ 8 min
  8. Shape the small balls by hand, coat them with extra sugar, and place them on parchment paper (also known as baking sheets) or wrap them in cellophane paper. ≈ 3 min
  9. Allow the dough to rest after it has been prepared before forming the roll.

The bill

poached eggs

  • 12 egg yolks$3.88
  • 180 grams of sugar$0.20
  • A small piece of cinnamon$0.04
  • Half a lemon zest$0.15
  • 100 g of powdered sugar$0.38

Total$4.65

that's $1.16 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 12 egg yolks
  • 180 grams of sugar
  • A small piece of cinnamon
  • Half a lemon zest
  • 100 g of powdered sugar

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