Keep eggs tender
Use moderate heat and stop cooking as soon as the eggs are set so they stay soft rather than rubbery.
A simple avocado toast topped with a soft egg, chives, sesame seeds and chilli flakes.
Step by step
Toast the bread until crisp.
Mash or slice the avocado and spread it over the toast.
Cook the egg until the white is set and the yolk is still soft, then place it on top.
Finish with chives, sesame seeds, chilli flakes, salt and pepper.
Useful, not complicated
Small changes that make this recipe easier to fit into real life.
Use moderate heat and stop cooking as soon as the eggs are set so they stay soft rather than rubbery.
Cool cooked egg dishes promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container before reheating thoroughly.
Store bread, herbs and crisp vegetables away from moist fillings until serving.
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