Poached eggs, why are they so hard to get right? Ah, yum, a perfectly poached egg is delicious on a piece of toast, or egg-cellent as eggs Benedict. I enjoy topping off a simple, green salad with a poached egg, allowing the runny yolk to serve as my salad dressing. First, we need to understand the process of POACHING…. What is Poaching? Poaching is to cook food gently in liquid, just below the boiling point. The amount and temperature of the liquid required, depends on the food being poached. Meats and poultry are usually poached in stock. Eggs are usually cooked in lightly salted water. I add just a small amount…