Poached Eggs - The Easiest Recipe There is something homely and satisfying about the humble poached egg. Poached eggs are one of those foods that can easily be overlooked . The thought of creamy poached eggs on fresh hot buttered toast pops into your mind randomly, you decide to cook them, and instantly realise just how good they really are, and what you have been missing out on. Quick and easy, poached eggs are an underrated national treasure. Ingredients For Delicious Poached Eggs Fresh eggs 1 to 2 teaspoons vinegar (rice vinegar works well) Adding vinegar is optional according to taste. Method First thing to do is to bring some water to almost boiling point (not boiling. Lower heat if neccessary) in a shallow saucepan or frying pan. You can at this point add vinegar to the water which will help the white of the eggs set more easily and stop them from breaking ...