Truffled flower egg

Posted by Dana McMahan on April 19, 2008

I recently discovered I like poached eggs after trying them prepared a-la-Arzak style in Paris. The chef at Hidden Kitchen told us their egg was inspired by Spanish 3-Michelin-star chef Juan Mari Arzak's "flower egg."

Arzak's flower egg is marinated in truffle oil and duck fat and poached in plastic wrap. It emerges in a flower shape. I couldn't wait to try my own version, of course. After consulting on the technique by email with Hidden Kitchen and some practice, I think we've got our technique down. Last night's humble egg, potato cake and wilted spinach dinner was elevated with our own truffled "flower eggs."

It's really easy.

Using microwave-safe plastic wrap, form the wrap into a small cup or bowl.

Break an egg carefully into the wrap.

Drizzle about a tablespoon of flavored olive oil over the egg. Minus truffle oil (and not consumers of duck fat), we mixed up some precious truffle salt in the oil first.

Using string or a strip of plastic wrap, carefully tie into a little pouch. Allow to rest for as long as you like. The more flavorful the oil you use, the more you'll want to marinate it to allow the flavor to really infuse. We were hungry and only let it sit half an hour or so.

Drop the pouches into a wide pan of boiling water. When you see the white firm up, but the yolk is still golden, remove from water with tongs and allow to sit for at least 2-3 minutes so that it will hold its shape.

Very carefully snip the pouch open at the place where it's tied, and slide onto your plate (or toast or potato cake or whatever you want to present your egg on). Salt lightly and serve quickly.

TAGS: Poached Egg, Truffle
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Cari said:

I remember seeing that and drooling over it on No Reservations I think. Yum. I plan to try it with the duck fat- because duck fat is just awesome- now that I know how to do it.

Posted at 12:24 PM, on April 20 2008

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Dana McMahan said:

Please do report back!!

Posted at 01:01 PM, on April 20 2008

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jason palin chef said:

The egg is a simple yet wonderful product of nature.
This method is brill

Posted at 05:32 PM, on March 25 2009

Truffled flower egg

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