People have been eating eggs for thousands of years. They are the only meatless source of complete protein, easily accessible and an extremely versatile ingredient. The essential ingredient in classic egg dishes such as tried and tested variations of the boiled egg, the poached egg, scrambled eggs and omelettes. They also feature in quiches, frittatas, pancakes, waffles, muffins and cakes, to name but a few.

When cooking eggs, they should be cooked slowly over a low heat to avoid overcooking. In the case of omelettes and scrambled eggs, always remove from the cook top when slightly underdone as they retain heat and will keep cooking.

A perfectly poached egg is one of the most brilliant things in the whole world! They can be a little tricky to get right but if you make sure you use the freshest eggs you possibly can, you shouldn’t have any problems.

Like all proteins your eggs should be at room temperature before cooking so they will cook more evenly. Start with a wide casserole type pan of lightly salted simmering water, then crack one egg into a cup before gently pouring it into the water in one fluid movement.

Repeat with remaining eggs (depending on pan size, probably limit to 4 at a time).

They will start to cook immediately. A really soft poach will take around 2-3 minutes. To check whether they’re done, remove one carefully from the pan with a slotted spoon and give it a gentle push with a teaspoon.

If they feel too soft, put them back in the water for a minute or two so they can firm up. When they’re ready, remove them with the slotted spoon and use some kitchen paper to dry off.

Serve with buttered toast and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. The best!

______

For more everyday inspiration, updates on the latest trends and exclusive offers, register now as a Stockland Member to receive monthly updates, latest news, and exclusive events from your local Stockland Shopping Centre.

All reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information is correct at the time of the content going live. However, no warranty is given as to the accuracy of that information. The information may change from time to time without notice. 

Our Privacy Policy sets out how we, Stockland Corporation Limited and our related companies and trusts (“We”), collect, use, store, disclose and manage your personal information. More information can be found here.