The avocado and poached egg toast has become a very popular dish, served in most fashionable places when it’s time for brunch. This dish, made up of a delicious slice of bread topped with avocado and crowned with a poached egg, is not only easy to make, but also healthy and absolutely delicious. Let’s discover together how to prepare this recipe that will delight your taste buds and impress your loved ones.
The necessary ingredients for avocado and poached egg toast
To prepare a serving of avocado and poached egg toast, you will need the following ingredients:
- A slice of bread of your choice (baguette, wholemeal bread, seed bread…)
- A ripe avocado
- An egg
- A bit of olive oil
- White or cider vinegar (to assist in the cooking of the poached egg)
- Salt, pepper and other spices according to your taste
Preparing the toast: a good foundation for the rest of the dish
Firstly, start by choosing the type of bread you want to use. A crispy baguette, a fiber-rich whole grain bread, or a seed bread for a crunchy touch, all options are possible depending on your preferences. Once you sliced your bread, toast it in a toaster or under the oven grill until it reaches the desired color and texture. Then let it cool for a few moments.
The Avocado: Creaminess and Flavor
Next, take a ripe avocado and cut it in half before removing the pit. With the help of a spoon, gently scoop out the avocado flesh and place it in a bowl. Crush it roughly with a fork and add a drizzle of olive oil, as well as salt and pepper to your liking. You can also add spices and herbs to vary the flavors, such as paprika, cumin, or coriander. Mix well to achieve a creamy and flavorful consistency.
Assembling the toast: simplicity and indulgence
Now that your avocado preparation is ready, it’s time to assemble your toast. Spread this generously on the slice of slightly warmed and toasted bread. Make sure to cover the entire surface of the bread to fully enjoy the flavors of the avocado. All that’s left for you to do is cook the poached egg and place it on your toast.
The perfect cooking of the poached egg: a few tips
Cooking an egg poached might seem intimidating for some, but don’t panic! Here are some tips to help you achieve a perfect result:
Water temperature: do not let it simmer
For ideal cooking, it is essential that the water in which your egg will cook is hot but not boiling. A too high temperature could indeed break the egg white and scatter the coagulated elements. Therefore, make sure to maintain simmering water, with a few small bubbles regularly escaping from its surface.
Using vinegar to aid coagulation
Add a little white or cider vinegar to the cooking water helps to encourage the coagulation of the egg white around the yolk. Just pour in one or two tablespoons into the water before gently lowering your egg into it.
Cooking Time: Neither too long, nor too short
The secret to a successful poached egg also lies in its cooking time. To get a well-cooked egg white and a still runny yolk, count about 3 minutes of cooking time. If you prefer a more cooked egg, slightly extend the cooking time until you achieve the desired consistency.
The final touch: plating and seasoning
As soon as your poached egg is cooked to your taste, gently remove it from the water using a slotted spoon and place it on your toast topped with avocado. Then season with a bit of salt and pepper, and drizzle a stream of olive oil to perfect it all. You can also add a few seeds or fresh herbs as decoration if you wish.
Your avocado and poached egg toast is now ready to be enjoyed. Don’t hesitate to vary the pleasures by changing the ingredients and spices used for even more flavors. Bon appetit!