Whether they're poached, boiled, scrambled or fried - get them right every time 

Posting a snap of your poached egg yolk oozing onto your plate is nothing new. And with the precision it takes to perfect an egg-squisitely cooked egg, it's no wonder why Instagram is full of them.All it takes is a couple of minutes of overcooking to take your egg from egg-cellent to you must be yolk-ing!<a href="http://thinkegg.com/index.php/world-egg-day/" target="_blank">World Egg Day</a> is coming up on October 13 so there's no time like the present to put the egg-cellence back into your <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/free-range/asda-12-large-free-range-eggs/37519" target="_blank">eggs</a>. Here are our top tips for cooking cracking poached, boiled, fried or scrambled eggs. <h2>How to scramble an egg</h2>Creamy, well seasoned <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/scrambled-eggs" target="_blank">scrambled eggs</a> are what brunch dreams are made of. <img alt="croissant-with-scrambled-egg__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/croissant-with-scrambled-egg__square_GL?scl=1">How to cook:1. Break your eggs into a bowl and add a dash of milk. Lightly beat with a fork until the yolks and whites are evenly blended. Season.2. Heat butter in a nonstick pan until it melts then leave over a medium heat for 20 seconds.3. Pour your beaten eggs into the pan atir gently with a spatula (as this helps to get big folds that you can&rsquo;t get from a spoon), taking the utensil from the outside in, until the eggs are creamy and almost set.4. Remove the pan from the heat and keep stirring for 30 seconds &ndash; the eggs will keep cooking. Serve on a slice of toasted wholegrain bread, lightly buttered.Mix it up: Pimp up your usual <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/croissant-with-scrambled-eggs" target="_blank">scrambled eggs</a> on toast by swapping the bread with a croissant and adding ham and chives into your eggs. The buttery croissant compliments the ultra creamy egg, making this a truly decadent combination. Try whipping up this plate of goodness as breakfast in bed for someone that deserves being spoilt. <h2>How to poach an egg</h2>Not many brunch and lunchtime dishes would be complete without a poached egg on top which, when cut into, pours it's yolky goodness out in a saucy fashion.<img alt="sweetcorn-fritters__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sweetcorn-fritters__square_GL?scl=1">How to cook: 1. Add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to a pan of simmering water.2. Crack your egg into a cup. 3. Gently, create a whirlpool in the water to help the egg white form around the egg yolk. Tip the egg into the water. 4. Leave the egg to cook for three to four minutes for the perfect runny yolk.5. Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and place it onto kitchen roll. 6. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Try cooking: <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/poached-egg-on-toast-with-asparagus-parcels" target="_blank">Poached egg on toast with asparagus parcels</a>. These little elegant toasts include all of the brunch elements of your dreams, and they're super easy to make too! Simply wrap four asparagus tips together with a slice of prosciutto around the middle. If you don't have prosciutto, streaky bacon works well too. Bake for around 10 mins or until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is crisp. Then use your new-honed egg skills to prep your poachies and serve on toasted ciabatta. <h2>How to boil an egg</h2>Everybody's preference is different when it comes to how they like their boiled eggs. From runny to hard-boiled and everything inbetween, here's how to get the perfect egg for you.<img alt="imageRecipeAsparagusSamphireParmesanCheeseSoftBoiled-2x__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/imageRecipeAsparagusSamphireParmesanCheeseSoftBoiled-2x__square_GL?scl=1">How to cook: 1. Let your egg come to room temperature.2. Boil some water gently in a small saucepan then add your egg. 3. For soft-boiled, boil the egg for a minute then allow them to cook off the heat with the lid on for a further 6 minutes. 4. For hard-boiled, boil the egg for 6 minutes in simmering water. Try cooking: Soft boiled eggs may be a breakfast classic, but try boiling up a batch to serve with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/asparagus-samphire-with-parmesan-cheese-soft-boiled-eggs" target="_blank">asparagus, samphire and Parmesan cheese</a> as a lunch or light supper. Salty samphire, crisp asparagus and rich Parmesan come together beautifully in the runny yolk - the perfect dipping sauce for all that green veg. You could also try making your own Scotch eggs using our <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/masterclass-scotch-eggs" target="_blank">masterclass recipe</a>. They come with a crisp coating, slightly runny yolk and spicy black pudding stuffing that adds a kick. <h2>How to fry an egg</h2>No full English breakfast would be complete without these bad boys. <img alt="pulled-ham-kale-and-lentil-salad-with-fried-egg__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/pulled-ham-kale-and-lentil-salad-with-fried-egg__square_GL?scl=1">How to cook: 1. Place a pan over a medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil. 2. Once the butter starts sizzling, crack the egg into the pan and let it cook for a few minutes in the butter - do not touch or prod it!3. Let the egg cook without moving it but tilt the pan and spoon the sizzling butter or oil over the egg to help set the top. When the egg white is set and the yolk is cooked to your liking, remove from the heat and serve it up. Try cooking: Our delicious and simple <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pulled-ham-kale-lentil-salad-with-fried-egg" target="_blank">pulled ham, kale & lentil salad with fried egg</a> is ham and eggs &ndash; but not as you know it. This sunny-side-up salad, which is more fab than drab, is perfect for feeding a hungry horde. And it'll be on the table in 20 minutes. Feeling inspired to create your perfect egg? Make sure you stock up on everything you need at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/groceries" target="_blank">Asda</a> or <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store</a>.

How to cook your eggs perfectly

By ASDA Admin,12th October 2018

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