It sounds simples, but there is an art to poaching an egg. Give it a whirl (literally) ’cause this is one brunch staple that’s very useful to master.

Ingredients:

1 egg

white wine vinegar

chunk of bread

large plum tomato

handful of mushrooms

lettuce

How-to:

1. Put water in a saucepan and leave to heat.

2. Crack an egg into a small cup without breaking the yolk.

3. Once water is boiling, reduce heat and allow to simmer. Add one tablespoon of white wine vinegar.

4. Take a whisk, whirl water around and gently tip egg into the centre.

5. Allow to simmer for two mins.

6. Lift the egg out with a spoon and place on top of toasted bread with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms. Use lettuce leaves to garnish.

7. Season with fresh black pepper.