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Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5
Creamy smashed avocado on thick sourdough toast topped with a perfectly runny poached egg, chili flakes, and a drizzle of lemon oil. The brunch classic you'll never get tired of.
Ingredients
For 2 servings
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 thick sourdough slices
- 4 eggs for poaching
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Chili flakes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fleur de sel
- Juice of half a lemon
Method
1
Prepare your ingredients
Before you begin, gather all your ingredients and prepare them as described -- chop, mince, measure, and bring any refrigerated ingredients to room temperature where needed. Having everything ready (mise en place) makes the cooking process smooth and efficient.
2
Follow the base technique
This recipe relies on the core technique specific to its category. Pay close attention to heat level, timing, and visual cues described. The difference between a good result and a great result is often attention to detail at this stage.
3
Season and adjust
Season progressively throughout cooking, not just at the end. Taste as you go and adjust with salt, acid, or fat as needed. A dish that is properly seasoned at every stage of cooking will taste far more complex than one seasoned only at the finish.
4
Rest, plate and serve
Allow proteins to rest before cutting. Plate with intention -- height, color contrast, and a finishing drizzle of quality oil or sauce all elevate the presentation. Subscribe for the full detailed method and step-by-step photography.
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