Now it's time to crack that egg into the water - do it gently, you don't want any shell fragments crashing the party! Create a whirlpool in the water with a spoon, and then slide the egg in. The water will do its magic, and you'll be left with a beautifully cooked egg.
But how long do you poach it for? 3-5 minutes is the sweet spot, but it depends on the size of your egg and how runny you like the yolk. If you're a gooey yolk fanatic, go for 3 minutes, but if you prefer a firmer yolk, bump it up to 5 minutes.
Here's a fun fact: did you know that egg poaching has been around since ancient times? The Romans and Greeks were poaching pros, and they didn't even have Instagram to show off their creations! Now, we can't get enough of that perfectly cooked, insta-worthy egg.
How many minutes does it take to poach an egg?