poached eggs

poached eggs

Appetizers

Discover the technique of poached eggs for a quick and elegant lunch.

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Poached eggs are a simple yet delicious culinary creation. Whether for breakfast or lunch, these perfectly cooked eggs pair well with any side dish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time5 min
  • Cook time3 min
  • Total8 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodcooked in water
  • Estimated cost$0.39 $0.10 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.32
  • $0.07

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Mix the sugar and flour together until you have a light and airy consistency. ≈ 4 min

The bill

poached eggs

  • 1 egg yolk$0.32
  • 1-2 tablespoons of sugar$0.07

Total$0.39

that's $0.10 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • For 4 people
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1-2 tablespoons of sugar

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