Poached eggs

[opi2kenopi]

  Was actually really quick.  Just a simple figure 8 through the vents with kitchen string, and a little more to tie each egg on.  If feeding a crowd, you could easily do this the night before and stash the lid in the fridge, then all you need do in the morning is up-end it on the varoma bowl and cook - done in 10 minutes!

And yes, I know it's a very weird thing to be doing at 2am!  Even sadder was the fact that I couldn't sleep after doing that wondering if it would work when I cooked them!

[judydawn]

I think your idea is brilliant O2K and with being able to set it up the night before would make a very quick breakfast next morning.  DH doesn't eat eggs for breakfast so I will be trying the wrapping in gladwrap method for a light tea one night.  I'm like you, if I go to bed and think about food or have just finished going through a recipe book or 2, I also have trouble turning off. 

[faffa_70]

Ohh I love that idea! what a brilliant one!! This will also be another great one for those with large families that are always looking for ideas. 

[opi2kenopi]

JD, just remember to spray the inside of the plastic wrap with a bit of oil so the eggs come out easily once they're cooked.  Also, to get them in there in the first place, lay the wrap over a glass and poke it down a bit so there's a hollow for the egg to sit in, then just gather the edges and tie up.  Easy peasy.

[cookie1]

Lateral thinking well done.

[judydawn]

Thanks for the extra information O2K, using boiling water, how long would you cook them ?

[opi2kenopi]

As with any egg dish, it always depends on temp of eggs and how 'well done' you like them.  I think you'd be safe with the same time or slightly less than you would do for boiled eggs in water.  Say 7-8 minutes?  The good thing about cooking them in the plastic wrap is that you can lift them up with a slotted spoon and take a look around to see if the white is fully cooked (especially if you leave a bit of a gap at the top when you wrap up your egg).  I can't stand having any runny white, but still like the yolk to be a bit runny.