Poached Eggs With Grainy Mustard Food

POACHED SCRAMBLED EGGS

Steps:

• Add the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a small bowl and whisk with a fork until frothy. Set aside.
• Add about 2 inches of water to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer (about 190 degrees F) over medium heat. Small tiny bubbles should come up to the surface, but not large bursting ones.
• Stir the water vigorously with a small whisk several times in a circular motion so it creates a whirlpool. Immediately pour in the eggs. Cover with a lid, turn off the heat and let stand until the eggs are set, about 3 minutes.
• Lift the eggs out with a fine-mesh sieve and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Transfer to a serving plate and season with salt and pepper.

SMOKED HADDOCK WITH WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD SAUCE & POACHED EGG

Steps:

• Cut fish in to four equal sized portions.
• Place fish in a saucepan and add cold water until the fish is just covered.
• Bring to a simmer over a low heat and poach for about 4 minutes until cooked.
• Remove fish an keep warm.
• Boil Potatoes until soft and mash.
• Add spring onions to the mash and mix.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In small sauce pan heat the cream and add in the honey and mustard. Whisk gently to combine and remove from the heat.
• Poach 4 eggs.
• To server, place spoonful of mash in the centre of the plate, gently place fish on top, top with a poached egg and the honey mustard sauce.

POACHED EGGS WITH GRAINY MUSTARD

Steps:

• NOTE: *If you own an egg-poaching pan, use it to prepare the eggs.
• In a small microwave-safe container, combine the mustard, vinegar, and olive oil. Microwave 30 seconds or until the mixture boils. Set aside.
• In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to boiling. Break each egg carefully into a measuring cup and gently slide the egg into the water. Repeat with remaining eggs.
• Cover pan and simmer eggs approximately 6-9 minutes or until the whites are completely set and the yolks thicken but are not completely hard.
• Meanwhile, in another small skillet, heat the butter and lightly wilt the mixed greens or spinach for no more than 15 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Arrange the toasted rye bread onto 4 salad plates. Next, arrange the sauteed salad greens or baby spinach onto each plate. Top each serving with a poached egg. Finally, drizzle with the mustard dressing.
• Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.