Deep Fried Poached Egg Over Heirloom Tomato

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   Prepare a bowl with ice and water.

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   Line a sheet pan with paper towels.

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   In a 5-quart pot, bring 6 cups water to a boil over moderately-high heat.

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   After the water has reached a boil, turn off the heat.

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   Crack each egg into a ramekin and quickly add to the water.

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   Once you have added all the eggs, cover the pot and set aside for 3 minutes.

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   Using a slotted spoon, very carefully lift the eggs out of the water and directly into the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.

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   Remove from the ice water and place on the prepared sheet pan.

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   Spread the flour on a plate and put the beaten eggs in a shallow bowl.

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    In another shallow bowl, stir the panko with salt and pepper.

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    Carefully dust 1 poached egg in the flour, dusting off any excess.

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    Transfer the poached egg to the beaten eggs, and then transfer with a slotted spoon to the panko.

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    Coat with the panko and carefully place on a plate.

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    Repeat with the remaining eggs.

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    Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over high heat until a candy thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Using a slotted spoon, place 1 panko-coated egg into the oil and fry until golden brown, 10 to 15 seconds.

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    Transfer the fried egg to paper towels to drain.

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    Repeat with the remaining eggs.

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    Season the tomato with salt and pepper.

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    Place 1 tomato slice on each plate and top each slice with an egg.

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    BYOC: Try this in early spring over some steamed asparagus.

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    You can always add some fresh spinach to this for a crunch.

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    Add the whole thing over a nice thick piece of crusty bread or English muffin for a fun brunch item.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.