Senfeier

Submitted by DrGaellon

"Apparently, this is German comfort food. This is one variation, adapted by my good friend Sam, http://copperbadge.livejournal.com"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 poached eggs
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick) or 4 tablespoons margarine (1/2 stick)
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2 2 cups water or 2 cups stock
• 1⁄4 cup prepared brown mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 -4 tablespoons vinegar, to taste
• 4 eggs

directions

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the flour and whisk until absorbed and pasty taste has cooked out, about 3 minutes.
2. Add liquid, mustard, salt, sugar and vinegar and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil and cook until thick, about 3 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to a simmer and add eggs, one at a time. Poach gently until eggs are soft-set, 3-4 minutes. Serve over boiled potatoes (or, if you're Sam, over toast).