Flower Eggs

I was surfing the Net and I chanced on another method – eggs poached in cling film. Being a frustrated chemist, I am up for any type of experimentation in the kitchen and so, several eggs down the track, here is my method.

It’s pretty straightforward. You need the microwavable cling film for this – the sort that can cope with higher temperatures.

Grease a large square of the film and place it in a small deep container such as a ramekin or an espresso cup. Crack in the egg,  Gather up the edges of the wrap and twist them to contain the egg.

Place the wrapped egg in a pot of boiling water and allow it to simmer there for approximately 4 1/2 minutes. You should be able to see when the white has cooked. Plunge immediately and briefly into to icy water then carefully remove the egg from the wrap and turn out onto hot buttered toast. A grind of black pepper, a sprinkle of salt. Enjoy!