Poached eggs

How to make it

1. 1

   In a perfectly clean frying pan put boiling, salted water, enough to nearly fill the pan.

2. 2

   Skim the water as it nears the boil.

3. 3

   Crack each egg carefully and put it in a cup; from here it is carefully slid into the barely boiling water.

4. 4

   Drip a little water over the egg with a slotted spoon, and once the yolk and white have set, lift the egg out with the slotted spoon.

5. 5

   Let the water drain off well, trim away any uneven bits, and serve the egg in a soup plate or - if you like - on toast.

6. 6

   In the latter case, add only a very little butter, a little salt and a little pepper on each egg.