poached

Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. cook (an egg) without its shell in simmering water; adj. cooked by simmering in water

Phrases & Collocations

poached eggs

poached salmon

poached pear

poached chicken

poached fruit

poached egg

Example Sentences

He poached an egg for breakfast.

employers risk having their newly trained workers poached by other firms.

Butter Poached Lobster on a Butternut Squash/Sage Ravioli, Lobster Truffle Beurre Fondue, Celery Root &Apple Salad.

With a poached egg and a slice of good bread, the caramelized florets make a quick and delicious weeknight supper.

He redid the computer system for his student paper, loved to cook and was writing his own cookbook.One of his specialties was snapper poached in tea and served with noodle cake.

The chef poached the eggs for breakfast.

She poached the salmon in white wine.

Poached pears make a delicious dessert.

He was caught poaching on private land.

Poaching is a serious threat to endangered species.

The company accused a rival of poaching its employees.

The poached chicken was served with a lemon sauce.

Poached fish is a healthier cooking method than frying.

The poacher was fined for hunting illegally.

The conservationists are working to stop poaching of rhinos.

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