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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and what better way to start the day than poached eggs on toast?<\/p>\n
You may have been making this tasty dish for years, but superstar chef Jamie Oliver has a hack that will take your poached eggs from pleasant to perfect.<\/p>\n
In a YouTube video entitled ‘How to Make Perfect Poached Eggs – Three Ways’, Jamie told budding chefs how they can enjoy “super, silky, gorgeous eggs every time”.<\/p>\n
He shared an important tip: “The only way to poach the perfect egg is if you have really, really fresh eggs – end of story.”<\/p>\n
But how do you know that an egg is fresh? Jamie revealed: “When it gets to shopping, don’t go to the front, go to the back and get your eggs.”<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Best place to store potatoes to extend their lifespan is the spot people avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n He explained that the eggs at the back are “going to be the freshest ones”.<\/p>\n Once you’ve got your fresh eggs, the celeb chef instructed to bring a saucepan of water to the boil (meaning there are bubbles). Then, take it off the heat so the bubbles subside.<\/p>\n Jamie made an important distinction between boiling and poaching. Boiling will “smash the eggs all around”, whereas poaching is more “gentle”. Make sure the water is simmering.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> ![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/avocado-and-egg-on-toast-5025427.jpg?r=1697899482267\")
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