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Poached Scrambled Eggs - Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs in Just 40 Seconds

Silky, fast poached-scrambled eggs finished with olive oil and flaky salt.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • kosher salt
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • chile oil * see notes for preparation
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • fleur de sel or flaky sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Bowl
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Colander
  • rimmed baking sheet or large plate
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

  1. Fill a medium saucepan two-thirds full with water and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
  2. While the water heats, set a colander in the sink, line a rimmed baking sheet or large plate with two paper towels, and have a large slotted spoon ready.
  3. Crack all 4 eggs into a bowl and whisk them for about 20 seconds until blended.
  4. When the water is boiling, add two generous pinches of kosher salt (the water should taste like the sea).
  5. Stir the water in a clockwise motion to create a whirlpool, then pour the whisked eggs into the center, cover the pot, and wait 20 seconds.
  6. Uncover and remove the eggs with the slotted spoon, holding them in the pot while you pour the cooking water through the colander to drain.
  7. Gently slide the eggs into the colander, shake them side to side to remove excess water, then transfer to the paper towel–lined baking sheet.
  8. Bring up the paper towels around the eggs to form a pouch and gently press to remove remaining water, then transfer the eggs to a serving plate.
  9. To serve, drizzle the eggs with extra-virgin olive oil and a few splashes of chile oil, then top with chopped parsley, fleur de sel, and freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

  • To make chile oil, warm ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  • The oil should be warm but not smoking.
  • Add 1½ teaspoons red chile flakes and stir to combine.
  • Remove from heat and let cool before using.
  • Store chile oil in the refrigerator.