Recipe: Irish Egg in a Cup for One 🍳
Description:
Embark on a culinary journey inspired by the rich tradition of Irish cuisine with this simple yet delightful boiled egg dish. Celebrating the essence of Irish culinary heritage, this recipe brings together the wholesome goodness of chicken and goose eggs in a convenient single-serving preparation, perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or anytime snack. As the Irish proverb goes, “….delightful feasts come….A clutch of eggs, honey, mast….sweet apples..”
Key Information:
- Category: Breakfast 🌅
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, European, Very Low Carbs, < 15 Mins, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive 💰
- Cook Time: 4 minutes ⏱️
- Prep Time: 2 minutes ⏱️
- Total Time: 6 minutes ⏱️
- Servings: 1
- Calories: 182.8
- Fat Content: 16.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 242mg
- Sodium Content: 170.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 0.5g
- Protein Content: 6.6g
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon butter
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil and slip in the egg gently (prick the fat end if you have an egg pricker). |
| 2 | Boil for 4 minutes (sea level, 5 minutes a little higher altitude). |
| 3 | Warm a teacup. |
| 4 | Remove top of shell& pop the egg into the warm dry cup. |
| 5 | Chop with a teaspoon, add crumbs and butter. |
| 6 | Salt& butter to taste, eat with a teaspoon from the cup. |
Enjoy your Irish Egg in a Cup! 🍀
