Poached egg parcels with mashed potato and ham
Total time50 min Preparation and possible waiting 25 min · Cooking 25 min How this time is calculated
Preparation and possible waiting: 25 min · Cooking: 25 min
Total recorded in the recipe. Preparation may include resting, soaking or chilling. Active work and waiting are not yet recorded separately; check the steps before planning.
Servings4
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Total time: 50 min Preparation and possible waiting 25 min · Cooking 25 min How this time is calculated
Preparation and possible waiting: 25 min · Cooking: 25 min
Total recorded in the recipe. Preparation may include resting, soaking or chilling. Active work and waiting are not yet recorded separately; check the steps before planning.
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Recipe characteristics
Main course
Lunch
30 to 60 minutes
Method
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Peel potatoes, cut into chunks and boil in water with half the salt for 20 minutes. Reserve some water and drain.
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Pass through a food mill and mix with butter; adjust texture with reserved water. Sauté diced ham in 25 ml oil and fold into mash.
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Line four cups with film suitable for cooking in water and divide 20 ml oil between them. Crack an egg into each, add remaining salt and tie with kitchen string.
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Cook parcels in gently simmering water for 4 minutes until whites are set. Remove string and film and serve one egg over each portion of mash with parsley.
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