Ian M.
New member
This is another recipe from my Mum's old cookbook - this is the English/Irish equivalent of "soul food" and it's great if you are a little under the weather:
2 large, fresh eggs
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
a few pats of butter
1 slice fresh white bread - this is super good with whole wheat bread, as well!
Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil and gently slide in the eggs. Bring the water back to the boil and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes, according to your taste. A four minute egg will still be quite soft, while a five minute egg will almost set the white while the yolk will still be runny and a six minute boil will produce an egg with a soft yolk and a solid white. This is good information to know.
Meanwhile, toast the bread, cut off crusts and spread with butter. Then cut the bread into fingers (Dippies). As soon as the eggs are cooked, pop them into egg cups, put dippies on the side and serve them with sea salt and a pepper mill and butter. This is so great on a chilly morning or if you're a little under the weather and just wanting something comforting. Serve these with a couple of slices of crisp bacon or some sausage. It's great!
2 large, fresh eggs
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
a few pats of butter
1 slice fresh white bread - this is super good with whole wheat bread, as well!
Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil and gently slide in the eggs. Bring the water back to the boil and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes, according to your taste. A four minute egg will still be quite soft, while a five minute egg will almost set the white while the yolk will still be runny and a six minute boil will produce an egg with a soft yolk and a solid white. This is good information to know.
Meanwhile, toast the bread, cut off crusts and spread with butter. Then cut the bread into fingers (Dippies). As soon as the eggs are cooked, pop them into egg cups, put dippies on the side and serve them with sea salt and a pepper mill and butter. This is so great on a chilly morning or if you're a little under the weather and just wanting something comforting. Serve these with a couple of slices of crisp bacon or some sausage. It's great!