Keep eggs tender
Use moderate heat and stop cooking as soon as the eggs are set so they stay soft rather than rubbery.
Sourdough toast layered with quark, smoked salmon, eggs and a little red pesto for a protein-rich breakfast.
Step by step
Toast the sourdough to your preferred colour.
Poach or boil the eggs until cooked to your liking.
Spread the quark and red pesto over the toast, then add the smoked salmon.
Top with the eggs and finish with chives, 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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