Poach an Egg Using a Microwave

Poaching an egg makes a simple ingredient into an impressive dish. However, making poached eggs in a pan can be cumbersome.[1] Using the microwave to poach an egg is the easiest way to make a stunning poached egg.

Ingredients

  • 1 Egg
  • ½ cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

Preparing Your Ingredients

  1. Get a microwave safe mug and lid. Most plastic, glass, or ceramic mugs and lids will say “Microwave Safe” on the bottom. Use a mug and lid that specifically says microwave safe. Do not use metal materials or foil in the microwave.
  2. Fill the microwave safe mug with ½ cup of water. Using a measuring cup, measure out ½ cup of water. Pour the water into the mug.
  3. Crack the egg into the mug. Using the side of the mug, tap the egg firmly once or twice to break through the shell, taking care to not break the yolk. Pry open the egg halves, and let the egg fall into the mug of water and make sure to prick the yolk with a fork to prevent mess.
  4. Ensure the egg is completely submerged in water.[2] If the egg is not submerged in water, use the measuring cup to add another ¼ cup of water. The egg should be submerged now.

Cooking the Poached Egg

  1. Microwave the egg on high for one minute.[3] Place the mug in the microwave, and cover it with the microwave safe lid. Then, close the door and microwave the egg for one minute on high.
  2. Make sure the egg is cooked before serving it. Open the microwave door and remove the carefully lid. The egg white should be firm, but the yolk should still be runny.[4] If the egg white still appears runny even after 1 minute, close the microwave door and add 15 seconds. Check the egg again, ensuring the egg white is not runny.
  3. Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and place on a plate.[4] Now that the egg is done, remove the lid carefully, and remove the mug from the microwave. Use a slotted spoon to gently place the egg on a plate or in a bowl.
  4. Salt and pepper the egg to taste. Add a dash of salt and pepper to your perfectly poached egg. Serve as desired.

Warnings

  • Do not use a metal or foil in the microwave.
  • You can only poach one egg at a time.

Things You'll Need

  • Microwave safe mug
  • Microwave safe lid/plate
  • Microwave
  • Eggs
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Water
  • Measuring cup
  • Slotted spoon

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://foodess.com/articles/how-to-poach-eggs-in-the-microwave/
  2. ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/11091677/How-to-cook-the-perfect-poached-egg.html
  3. ↑ http://www.food.com/recipe/microwave-poached-eggs-bon-appetit-magazine-455672
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/inside-our-kitchen/article/for-perfectly-poached-eggs-the-microwave-is-your-friend
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