Name: Poached eggs with rocket and ham
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 4 eggs; 1 bunch rocket, stems trimmed; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon olive oil; freshly ground black pepper; 4 thick slices wholegrain or turkish toast; 4 slices ham

Poached eggs with rocket and ham

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Serves 4

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13M

Ingredients

1 teaspoon white vinegar

4 eggs

1 bunch rocket, stems trimmed

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon olive oil

freshly ground black pepper

4 thick slices wholegrain or turkish toast

4 slices ham

Method

1.Bring a saucepan of water to boil on high. Add vinegar. Crack 1 egg into a small bowl. Use a large spoon to swirl water to make a whirlpool. Carefully pour egg into centre of whirlpool and poach for 1-2 minutes for a soft egg. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm and repeat with remaining eggs.

2.Place rocket, lemon juice, oil, a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl and toss. Place 1 slice hot toast on each plate and top with rocket, 1 ham slice and 1 poached egg. Season to taste and serve.

Using vinegar will assist in keeping eggs together. Using freshest eggs possible will also help to prevent disintegration.
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