Poaching an egg can be a difficult task to master, but one woman has shared a ‘genius’ hack for cooking the breakfast staple in the microwave – and it’s gone viral on social media
If you’ve ever found yourself in a flap over poaching an egg the traditional way, then grab your apron because there’s a cracking new hack going viral.
A TikTok user posted a brilliant tip for microwaving poached eggs that has everyone buzzing. The method, courtesy of @danarebeccadesigns, involves popping an egg in a small Pyrex bowl filled with just enough water to cover the yolk and nuking it in the microwave for a precise time tailored to how powerful your microwave is, delivering a perfectly poached egg with the dreamiest runny centre.
Cooking times do vary; some folk found that between 36 to 45 seconds did the trick for that ideal oozy consistency. To avoid any messy eggsplosions, seasoned microwavers recommended adding a pinch of salt in the water or gently piercing the yolk with a toothpick before cooking.
Slapping some cling film over the bowl also makes for a simpler scrubbing session afterwards. The feedback on this quick-n-easy poaching ploy has been massively thumbs up, with legions of breakfast enthusiasts extolling its virtues. Natasha and Lisa raved: “AMAZING HACK!!!” while grateful Mike reported back, “Just tried it after watching this and they came out great! Fast and easy. Thank you as well.”
So it seems the hunt for the perfect poached egg might finally be over, all thanks to a little micro-magic, reports the Express. If you’re on the hunt for other quick and easy methods to cook eggs, an air fryer could be your answer. For soft-boiled eggs, simply pop two eggs in the air fryer basket at 180 degrees Celsius and set the timer for six minutes.
Once done, peel off the shell to reveal a bright orange, runny yolk. For hard-boiled eggs, add as many eggs as you fancy to the air fryer basket and cook at 250 degrees Celsius for 13 to 17 minutes.
Afterward, dunk the eggs into an ice bath to halt the cooking process. Give the eggs a slight crack and let them sit in the water for a few minutes to make peeling easier.
These innovative cooking methods offer handy alternatives to traditional stovetop techniques. Whether you choose to poach eggs in the microwave or use an air fryer, these hacks will save you time and effort in the kitchen. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy perfectly poached eggs with minimal fuss.