Originally Posted by
jeremywhitehorn
make sure the water isn't too hot and either use fresh eggs or add a bit of vinegar to the water and try it once, then practice 100 or so times and you should be able to get out a good egg or two.
it's something that's easier to show than explain.
I find it best to have the eggs already cracked into custard bowls, swill the water gently to create a whitlpool effect and then pour the egg into the swirl. Holds the egg together and avoids the jellyfish problem. And add vinegar, tablespoon or 2 should be about right.