
Sous Vide 63°C Eggs with Smoked Heirloom Tomato Concassé and Truffle-Scented Brioche Soldiers
15min
15min
4
295
Chef's Note
The magic of a 63°C egg is its perfect texture—the white is just set while the yolk remains gloriously creamy. For a simplified weekday version, you can prepare the tomato concassé the night before and use a regular pot of water maintained at the correct temperature if you don't have a sous vide device. Monitor with a digital thermometer for accuracy.
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Ingredients
4 whole large eggs
2 medium heirloom tomatoes (mixed colors)
4 slices brioche loaf
2 tsp truffle oil
1/4 tsp truffle salt
1 small shallot
1 tbsp fresh chives
1/4 cup microgreens
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Fill a sous vide water bath and set the temperature to precisely 63°C (145.4°F).
- 2
Gently place 4 large eggs directly into the water bath and set a timer for exactly 45 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Score an X on the bottom of 2 medium heirloom tomatoes and blanch for 15 seconds. Transfer immediately to an ice bath.
- 4
Peel the tomatoes, remove seeds, and finely dice the flesh. Mince 1 small shallot.
- 5
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Add the diced tomatoes to the pan with 1 tsp white wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3 minutes until slightly reduced but still fresh. Set aside.
- 7
Cut 4 slices of brioche into 1-inch wide strips ('soldiers'). Melt 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat.
- 8
Brush the brioche soldiers with the melted butter and toast until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes total.
- 9
Remove the brioche from the pan and immediately drizzle with 2 tsp truffle oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp truffle salt.
- 10
When the eggs are done, carefully remove them from the water bath. Crack each egg into an individual serving bowl by tapping gently around the middle of the shell.
- 11
Spoon the smoked heirloom tomato concassé around each egg, being careful not to disturb the perfectly set egg.
- 12
Arrange the truffle-scented brioche soldiers alongside each egg.
- 13
Garnish with 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, 1/4 cup microgreens, and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 14
Serve immediately while the eggs are still warm and the yolks are perfectly custardy.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
295
12g
24g
18g
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