Step 1

Place cling film over the cup and spray lightly with oil.

Step 2

Gather the edges together and twist to secure, making sure you expel all the air as you do.

Step 3

Place into boiling water and cook for 4 minutes if straight from the fridge, a little less if your egg is at room temperature.

Step 4

Once cooked, remove from the water and snip off the top of the cling film. Open the top and let the egg slip out.

Step 5

Voila! One perfectly poached egg